Alteryx changes dependencies location to external even all are unchecked when publishing

Question

I am using Alteryx 2020.3.4, the same as server,.

When publishing we uncheck all dependencies to be taken from absolute paths. This approach is desired.

After publishing all dependencies are in _external.

However when we created a new test workflow with one of the dependencies moved to external in above example and do the same it was ok - taken from absolute path.

What can be the reason of this behavior?

thanks

Peter

towong · Answer

Sorry for the late reply. I managed to resolve this by following the steps below:

1. In Alteryx Designer, go to the Options --> User Settings --> Edit User Settings, click on the Advanced tab and check the option "Display Asset Management in Properties Window" and click Save

2. After completing the above steps you will be able to see a new "Asset" options in the left hand window when you select the macro.

3. Uncheck the check boxes corresponding to macro the in the "Auto-detected assets" window and save your workflow

4. After this you can update the dependencies and publish to gallery without the path being reverted to "external" after publishing.

Hope this helps.

AndersUnna · Answer

Did anyone get an explanation from Alteryx?

towong · Answer

I am also encountering the same issue with one of my workflow when publishing it to the gallery. But for mine only 2 out of 20+ or so change to "external" after publishing to the gallery. I did the same steps as you when publishing to the gallery.

Did you get any resolution from Alteryx Support on this?

Thank you.