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Run macros in debug mode

Despite being an Alteryx user for 2 and a 1/2 years this is something I have only recently came across but it does not appear that you are able to use debug mode appropriately with macros.

What I mean is, I have a macro input which drives a series of drop down boxes. In debug mode my drop down boxes will not populate. Now I understand why, Alteryx doesn't know what the input is so it doesn't generate the meta data for the debug mode drop downs.

What I suggest Alteryx do is automatically convert your macro inputs for file browses for the purpose of debug mode (I had to do this myself manually and it was a tedious task, not only to set up but then maintain two separate versions, one essentially an application and one a macro).

Or, by default debug mode uses the macro input data to run through debug mode as.

Ben

2 Comments
collin_pace
9 - Comet

Hey Ben,

I've had a similar issue and posted a related idea which Alteryx, unfortunately, does not plan to implement.   However, there are some workarounds for your issue listed in my thread.

 

Check it out.

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Product-Ideas/Batch-Macro-Testing-Update-quot-Test-View-quo...

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