Workflow Chaining

[jamesbruty]

Hi,

After viewing a few posts on this subject, i'm a little confused about whether it's possible to run 'chained' Workflows (not apps) from the Gallery using a schedule. For example, I have 5 workflows that need to run on successful completion of the previous, so:

Workflow 1 runs successfully, run Workflow 2

Workflow 2 runs successfully, run Workflow 3

Workflow 3 runs successfully, run Workflow 4

Workflow 4 runs successfully, run Workflow 5

And if one workflow fails, then none of the others execute.

Apologies if this has been asked before and i've missed it!

Many thanks

James

[fmvizcaino]

Hey @jamesbruty ,

Unfortunately, it is not possible to chain workflows from inside the Gallery.

You have the option to use the runner tool, but that only works for workflows saved to folders: https://help.alteryx.com/20213/designer/runner-tool

Another option is changing your workflows to analytical apps and starting chaining them. https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Server-Discussions/Publishing-chained-apps-to-Gallery/td-p/...

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[amtraker1777]

I don't understand why Alteryx doesn't offer users the ability to chain workflows like James describes. That's how a lot of programs operate (in a more linear fashion) and would help with organizing complex workflows with multiple subcomponents.