Alteryx API

[clarrock]

Hi Team

Can alteryx talk to service platforms? Can it read data from such websites?

[CharlieS · Accepted solution]

Hi @clarrock 

This AcadiaSoft website indicates there might be an API available, which means it's possible that the Alteryx Download tool can communicate with those services. 

https://acadiasoft.com/optimization/

I couldn't find anything about TriOptima API resources. Either way, I recommend reaching out to these businesses to ask for any API documentation. 

[clarrock]

@CharlieS I went back to them they asked me what API am I referring to? They also said Trioptima doesn't have a Public where they expose the settlements. What does this mean? What is an API and is it a text file documentation? 

[CharlieS]

In general, an API is basically a set of functions that allow one application to control/interact with another. Many web services have APIs that allow you to submit URLs that are constructed (in accordance with the API documentation) to execute certain procedures. For example: Google Maps has an API that allows you to send an address string and it will return you the latitude/longitude coordinate values so you can map it in spatial software. 

Reading further, it seems like the API integration referenced in their CollateralManager benefits refers to the ability to connects to other APIs, and not the control of CollateralManager itself. Control of external software is going to be limited to what the creator exposes for the users. 

[meghak1590]

CharlieS --

Appreciate your time here

Is there any way to call the workflow residing in gallery from the third party application or a web page through an API ??

I have a requirement to call a workflow (published in a gallery) on a click of a button in another web page(another website  in my organization).

if yes, can you please illustrate how can i can achieve that??

[CharlieS]

The Alteryx Gallery API allows for access to gallery-published workflows and apps from external sources:

https://help.alteryx.com/current/developer-help/gallery-api-overview 

https://www.theinformationlab.co.uk/2017/12/21/use-alteryx-gallery-api-embed-apps-workflows/