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YXDB Source Information

It is my understanding that hidden in each yxdb is metadata.  The following use case is common:

 

As an Alteryx Developer/Designer I want to know the source of a yxdb.  

 

Ideally, I would know as much about the workflow (name, path, workflow version, AYX version, userid) as possible.

 

It would be awesome to be construct a workflow that would allow me to search the metadata of yxdb's on my client computers quickly.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

6 Comments
patrick_digan
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Oh my gosh, this would be really helpful info!

Kenda
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula

game. changing. 

Hollingsworth
12 - Quasar
12 - Quasar

This is only the most obviously helpful idea I've heard recently. Completely agree, Mark.

TonyaS
Alteryx
Alteryx

We're going to review this one for Product Intake consideration.  Thanks @MarqueeCrew 

AlteryxCommunityTeam
Alteryx Community Team
Alteryx Community Team
Status changed to: Accepting Votes
 
SeanAdams
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

@AlteryxCommunityTeam - could we start by confirming what metadata is included in the YXDB file?

 

This is very useful information indeed!