Let cache utilize upstream cache

[patrick_digan]

I like the new cache option in 2018.3, but I would like it to function a little bit different. Let's say you cache at a certain point and then continue to build after that. If I reach another checkpoint and want to cache, it currently re-runs the entire workflow (ie it ignores my cache upstream and just goes back to the beginning of the workflow); instead, I would rather have it utilize the upstream cache. Personally, caching is usually an iterative effort during development where I keep caching along the way. The current functionality of the cache is not conducive to this. Thanks!

[etzele]

I also support what Claje has proposed. This would definitely speed up my work!

---

---

[KylieF]

Thank you for posting to the Alteryx Community! Our product team has reviewed this idea and have added it to the current roadmap. We'll update the idea again once it's closer to being released in the product.

[patrick_digan]

@KylieF Glad to hear it's been accepted!

[KylieF]

Keep an eye out for this feature to be available in a upcoming release!

[Nick612Haylund]

Nice idea @patrick_digan -- excited to see it soon 🙂

[jpoz]

Thank you for suggesting this! As of the 2020.1 release, caching a tool downstream from a cached tool will utilize the upstream cache instead of start the entire workflow over. The release notes for 2020.1 are available here.