Engine Works

Under the hood of Alteryx: tips, tricks and how-tos.

Alteryx Designer

8 min to read

Alteryx and Python for Extracting and Evaluating Email Data

Read about how Alteryx and Python can automate analytics processes that require Outlook MSG files as input.

Database

4 min to read

Using the Python Tool to Import Data via API

Ever wondered how you can use the Python tool to import data into a database and turn that tool into a Macro that allows for dynamic variables to allow for reusing it with ease? Th...

Database

Python

4 min to read

Define Pythonic Snowflake Functions for Use in Alteryx

You can pursue nearly any kind of analysis at scale with the low-code ease of Alteryx and the high performance of Snowflake. Define custom analytic building blocks in Alteryx that...

Macros & Apps

10 min to read

The Beauty of Python Macros

Have you ever run into an issue and thought it’s impossible to solve in Alteryx? Yes? Then come with me so I can show you the power of Python and Alteryx together!

Apps and Macros

3 min to read

Filter Locked Files Macro

By using the Filter Locked Files macro, you can easily pre-remove file paths that will cause a Dynamic Input error.

Apps and Macros

4 min to read

WhatsApp Web Messages From Your Workflow

How I built a WhatsApp Web Messaging Tool for Alteryx.

Apps and Macros

4 min to read

Alteryx Because I Can – Snake Game

If the question is Alteryx, the answer is yes!

Apps and Macros

9 min to read

Simple Python Macros – It’s Easier Than You Think!

You don’t need to know how to code in order to make code work. This blog will show how to build your own macro to send smartphone notifications with Alteryx.

Predictive Analytics

4 min to read

Are You Experiencing Organizational Changes in the New Year?

Don’t be a worrier, be a data wrangler!

Developer

8 min to read

Creating a Cubic Spline in Python and Alteryx

As a bit of a thought experiment, I wondered how hard it would be to create a cubic spline interpolation within Alteryx. As with many of my games, BaseA rules apply.

Developer

4 min to read

Splunk, will it Alteryx?

During stay-at-home orders, what better time for the next installment of the Will it Alteryx? series - Splunk. We'll start with what Splunk is, and then see if it will Alteryx. (Sp...

Developer

6 min to read

Hey Alteryx, Turn On the Light... Actually, Why Don’t You Ju...

Not only is Alteryx able to do turn on a light, it is able to control the colour based on conditions; and coupled with Server or Scheduler it becomes a pseudo automation hub with m...