connect "disjoint" containers in workflow to control order of processing

[keith_w_degregory_mil]

When starting workflow from scratch I often build functionality in disjoint containers but would like away to indicate the order of running for containers (possibly by connecting with optional arrows to indicate order of precedence).

[sphwillis]

Have you looked at the tool IDs? Does the lowest number run first? if it doesn't copy and paste containers/tools into a new module in the order you want them to run. they will get fresh IDs. Then resave module. 

[DanH]

I agree that it would be valuable to be able to control the order of processing, particularly in cases where you're doing a lot of interaction with other external tools (Run Command, connectors, mutiple SQL reads/writes/SPROC calls). While Block Until Done is useful for certain situations, Output tools have no output stream and therefore may not be guaranteed to be complete.

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[NicoleJ]

Designer team is currently planning on a new type of container that allows for container sequencing. Stay tuned for more info to come in the coming months!

Main Idea: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Ideas/Control-Order-of-Execution-of-Workflow-Objec... 

Related Idea: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Ideas/Design-Patterns-Order-of-execution-Condition... 

NJ

[NicoleJ]

We believe Control Containers will be an excellent solution to this idea! 😁

[NicoleJ]

It brings us incredible joy to announce that Control Containers are finally here - and they are awesome. Check out more details about this amazing new tool in this blog article!

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