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Enable Clickable Navigation to Containers within Workflows

In complex Alteryx workflows, it can be hard to navigate between different tool containers - especially when there are dozens spread across in a large canvas.

 

I would love a feature where users could create a 'table of contents' using clickable text or bookmarks at the top of the workflow. For example, Clicking on a text label named 'Output Calculation' would automatically scroll to view to the Tool Container named 'Output Calculation'.

 

Suggested Implementation ideas : 

  • Text boxes or Comment Tools support clickable links that scroll the canvas to a specific container or tool.
  • Add a new 'Bookmark' or 'Jump To' action tied to container names or Tool IDs.
  • Right click on a text label or container and choose 'Link to' or 'Scroll to this container'.
  • Use CTRL + Click or ALT + Click behavior on a text comment to jump.

This would massively improve usability and workflow navigation, especially for large teams or workflows that are shared across departments.

 

Inspiration

Tools like POWER BI and TABLEAU allow similar dashboard or bookmark style navigation . Implementing this in Alteryx designer would be a game changer.