Creating User Interface using Alteryx

[IAPaolo]

Can someone of you drop some workflow for creating user interface for large data in excel. I just want to have an idea on how I would create a user interface for navigating a large excel file using Alteryx.

[caltang]

I got the sample from Alteryx: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Archived-Training/Introduction-to-Analytical-Apps/td-p/823108

If you want to learn how to use / make an analytic app to create that UI you're looking for, here are a few links:

• https://help.alteryx.com/current/en/designer/apps-and-macros/analytic-apps.html#idm46608006404016
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eln0PhZKXU&ab_channel=DataMeaning
• https://www.alteryx.com/products/alteryx-appbuilder
• https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Creating-an-analytic-app-that-... 
• https://www.thedataschool.co.uk/marc-reid/creating-analytic-app-alteryx/ 

[Sangini]

The process of creating a user interface in Alteryx begins with using the "Interface Tools" in the Alteryx Designer. These tools provide a code-free way to design interactive interfaces for your data workflows. To get started, drag tools from the Interface Tools palette onto your workflow canvas. Next, configure these tools by giving them properties, like button labels and actions. Finally, connect the interface tools to your data processing tools to define the flow of data and actions that are triggered by user interactions. Action tools are used to define specific outcomes when users interact with the interface; for instance, connecting a button tool to a filter tool to filter data. Finally, you can preview your interface in the "Interface Designer" tab to see how it looks and feels.

[TonyaS]

Hi @IAPaolo 

Have you also heard about the cloud App Builder available in Alteryx Analytics Cloud Platform? 

It is available in the Trial here: https://www.alteryx.com/products/alteryx-appbuilder 

[marcoperson250]

Earlier, I also had this problem, but now I am using this strategy.

I would construct a simple and easy dashboard to establish a user experience for exploring a huge Excel file using Alteryx. I'd integrate interactive components like drop-down menus to pick sheets, search functionality for specific data, and pagination for simple browsing using Alteryx's visual design tools.

I'd incorporate tooltips and explicit instructions to improve the user experience. The characteristics of Alteryx provide seamless interaction with Excel data, allowing for dynamic updates. Furthermore, I would prioritize performance optimization to handle enormous datasets efficiently.

Regular user testing and feedback would lead to changes, ensuring that the interface remains user-friendly while also meeting the special needs of accessing large Excel files.