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Macro output no matching what displays into workflow

Ekrasnow
6 - Meteoroid

So I am very new to Alteryx and have been learning in an attempt to make a workflow to process insurance claim audit results.  We complete an excel audit form, place it in a folder, and then this workflow should extract the answers and compile them into a database.  

 

I am using a macro to extract the data from each excel document, and when working in the macro everything processes great - the data is exactly how I want it Output to my workflow.  The problem occurs when the macro is run from within the workflow, it gives different results than when I run the Macro by itself. The data isn't changed at all in the workflow prior to the Macro and I have no idea why this is happening. 

 

I've attached the workflow, macro, and a test audit on the template we intend to use. Thank you for any help and I am open to suggestions - I am sure this isn't the best way to do this but it's my first exposure to Alteryx.  

 

Data shown in Macro which is how I want:

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Workflow shows different data and the last column appears to have reverted to spacing from the excel form:

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csmith11
11 - Bolide

Are you trying to input multiple Files into your macro? One at a time? I noticed that the Macro is set as a Batch Macro. 

 

You may need a control parameter tool to update the template file. Try something like this:

 

Replace Macro Input with Standard Input and add Control Parameter with Action Tool.

 

 

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In the Interface Designer You'll need the Auto Config By Name as well.

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Your Macro will then only have 1 input Anchor instead of 2.

 

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Please let me know if this helps. Very Complicate Macro For Someone New to Alteryx. Great Work!

 

 

 

 

 

csmith11
11 - Bolide

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Ekrasnow
6 - Meteoroid

Are you trying to input multiple Files into your macro? One at a time?

- Yes, there is only one test file currently but it is being set up so it will read however many files audit files I have saved in the folder.  After I get this portion working I will use part of an existing workflow to move the processed audit files to a new folder location.

 

I have a few things to address today and then I will work on updating this and let you know if this works.  Thanks!

Ekrasnow
6 - Meteoroid

Your suggestion worked like a charm, thank you very much.  I even tested with multiple documents and it is producing the exact data set I want including all documents. 

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