Referencing the Size of a File Within Workflow

[elsastark]

We are building a validation that will send back an error if the file size is not what was expected.

What is a way to return a file size within an Alteryx workflow without loading the file, so if the file is larger than we expect we can cancel the job before bringing in the file? 

[IraWatt · Accepted solution]

Hey @elsastark,

You can use the directory tool to find the size of a file:

Once you have identified your file you can add a message tool to throw an error if the size is larger then an expected value

[PhilipMannering · Accepted solution]

You could use the Directory Tool. Here's the size of my test file in bytes,

[elsastark]

Thank you @IraWatt and @PhilipMannering! 

[PhilipMannering]

Then you can use the Message Tool to create the error if it doesn't match what you expect. Example attached.

[IraWatt]

No worries @elsastark 😄