Output Data tool should have an output anchor

[seven]

If an Output Data tool fails, there are frequently other processes within the workflow that depend on the status (success|failure) of the output. I find myself having to build a macro or some other overengineered method to validate the status of the Output Data tool. Instead, please put an output anchor on the tool. Then, if there's an error, no downstream process will run and this will greatly simplify error handling. Thank you.

[Rags1982]

I find that the message tool helps in this situation. 

Rather than a complicated process to stop downstream tool, I insert a message tool with a simple formula (helps if you know what you're looking for) that then stops the workflow. (Need to also tick the 'stop workflow on error' tickbox in the config pane.)

[seven]

@Rags1982 

Not sure how a message tool can detect an error with the Output tool.

[patrick_digan]

Yes this would be a nice feature.

[MichaelBCG]

An output anchor would be incredibly helpful to allow for a notification, e.g. message to Slack or Teams, write to a log, to say that the output has been successful.