Chaining Analytic App with workflows

[ignas]

Hey there,

I would like to ask how I could combine one workflow that has App with multiple workflows.
I will need to load workflows to Alteryx Server and App will need to be published.
That is how it looks like:

 

1. I tried a List Runner Macro, but I have the App in the first workflow, which should initiate the workflow.
2. I read about chained Apps https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Knowledge-Base/Chained-Alteryx-Analytic-Applications/ta-p/7... but I have app only in the first workflow.
3. Could Scheduling workflows in Server would be a solution: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Server-Knowledge-Base/Scheduling-Workflows-Using-Event-Run-... ?
4. If yes, any advice how I could do it?
5. Is there any other option?

Thanks for help

Ignas

[CharlieS]

Use the Run Command tool to perform a command line execution of the workflow.

https://help.alteryx.com/2018.3/Command_Line.htm

[ignas]

Hey @CharlieS

Thanks for the message.

As I understand to run command line is on Desktop, but I will need to load workflows to the server and app will be published.

Regards,

Ignas

[ddiesel]

@Hi @ignas!

Is it necessary for workflows 2, 3, and 4 to be separate? Or can you combine all and control the flow with Block Until Done and/or Parallel Block Until Done?

I'm asking because I also had this same question and didn't quite get it resolved (yet!). My workaround was to combine the entire process into one app. I'll be following this post and look forward to seeing other suggestions.

[ignas]

Hey @ddiesel

It would be a nightmare if I need to troubleshoot the whole chain of workflows or if I need to build something on top. And I am even not sure if it can be solved with Block Until Done and/or Parallel Block Until Done, because there are multiple input and output files for each of the workflow.

Regards,

Ignas

[ignas · Accepted solution]

With a help of different people I found the solution:

1. We need to convert all workflows to App. We can do it by just adding and deleting one of the interface tools then save as app.

2. Use this method chained apps method: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Knowledge-Base/Chained-Alteryx-Analytic-Applications/ta-p/7...