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Trigger Workflow Run Based on Availability of Data in Shared Folder

chineeloh
8 - Asteroid

Hi Alteryx Experts! 

 

Is there a setting in Alteryx Server whereby you can trigger a workflow to run if - and only if - there is data (e.g. an Excel Input file) that's made available in a Shared Folder where the workflow picks the file from? 

 

On normal occassion, the shared folder will be blank. When data is "refreshed", is when there is a new file that's placed inside the shared folder - hence this query.

 

Thank you!

 

Regards,

Chinee

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hroderick-thr
11 - Bolide

I don't think Server provides any watcher capability.

This describes how to write one with powershell

https://mcpmag.com/articles/2019/05/01/monitor-windows-folder-for-new-files.aspx

 

I usually use a directory tool to see files in directory and all the info about them.

 

You might also have them use an analytic app to copy the file and process it.