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connect "disjoint" containers in workflow to control order of processing

When starting workflow from scratch I often build functionality in disjoint containers but would like away to indicate the order of running for containers (possibly by connecting with optional arrows to indicate order of precedence).
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sphwillis
7 - Meteor
Have you looked at the tool IDs? Does the lowest number run first? if it doesn't copy and paste containers/tools into a new module in the order you want them to run. they will get fresh IDs. Then resave module. 
DanH
Moderator
Moderator
I agree that it would be valuable to be able to control the order of processing, particularly in cases where you're doing a lot of interaction with other external tools (Run Command, connectors, mutiple SQL reads/writes/SPROC calls). While Block Until Done is useful for certain situations, Output tools have no output stream and therefore may not be guaranteed to be complete.
Community_Admin
Alteryx
Alteryx
Status changed to: Inactive
 
Community_Admin
Alteryx
Alteryx

The status of this idea has been changed to 'Inactive'. This status indicates that:

 

1. The idea has not had activity in the form of likes or comments in over a year.

2. The idea has not reached ten likes.

3. The idea is still in the 'New Idea' status. 

 

However, this doesn't mean your idea won't be implemented! The Community can still like and comment on this idea. With enough renewed interest, this idea can be brought back into the 'New Idea' status. 

 

Thank you for contributing to the Alteryx Community and the Alteryx Product Idea Boards!

NicoleJ
Alteryx
Alteryx
Status changed to: Accepted
 
NicoleJ
Alteryx
Alteryx

Designer team is currently planning on a new type of container that allows for container sequencing. Stay tuned for more info to come in the coming months!

 

Main Idea: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Ideas/Control-Order-of-Execution-of-Workflow-Objec... 

Related Idea: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Ideas/Design-Patterns-Order-of-execution-Condition... 

 

NJ

NicoleJ
Alteryx
Alteryx
Status changed to: Coming Soon

We believe Control Containers will be an excellent solution to this idea! 😁

NicoleJ
Alteryx
Alteryx
Status changed to: Implemented

It brings us incredible joy to announce that Control Containers are finally here - and they are awesome. Check out more details about this amazing new tool in this blog article!

 

Cheers!!!

 

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