The Netherlands

Hi all!   Thank you to those who joined us in our virtual UG Netherlands meeting on February 20, 2025.   Special thanks to our speaker @Loes for an insightful talk on Blob inputs and outputs with Alteryx.   RECAP: Loes explained how Blobs (Binary Large Objects) are used to handle unstructured data and writing to Excel templates in Alteryx workflows. She discussed all the tools that are required to handle blob data, namely, Blob Input, Blob Convert, Blob Output, Base 64 Encoding, and Base64 Decoding.  Two main use cases discussed were as follows: Enhancing Excel reports by creating customized templates and writing data to specific ranges. Generating draft email files with attachments for review before sending. She also informed that Blob has several other advanced use cases like downloading unstructured data from REST APIs and using Blob data for Alteryx Intelligence Suite Computer Vision tools for AI/ML applications. In conclusion, she emphasized on the flexibility and efficiency of using Blob tools in automating complex data tasks. The audience found the use cases very practical, some even stated that they can see instances in their own work where they can deploy these methods for writing outputs to Excel templates. Please find the attached .zip file containing demo workflows and a .pdf file containing the presentation.   The recording of the meeting can be found in the following: https://community-alteryx. zoom.us/rec/share/ oxQHhfyImso4hYm8y13nuGrSqSm- jB-5Bf_IrH- 8pbyLqvlfZ17KFd7cUG2q_i-_. VZd1F6Q-QSTLJxSj Passcode: 07h2s^^i   For any questions with regards to the topic discussed, please contact the speaker loes.verstegen@larkinfolab.nl (Loes Verstegen) I would also like to thank all NL user group leaders for helping with this event: @DanielvanLeuzen @Slabbekoorn1988 @TomWelgemoed    Hope you enjoyed the session and we look forward to seeing you in the next event. Be on the look out for our post.   Thank you :) ... View more

On the day of the events, join here: https://community-alteryx.zoom.us/j/96038545478?pwd=IdCv0dY86lNBUtvcktluXbKPaFz26q.1. Meeting ID: 960 3854 5478 Password: 626560 Are you writing your output in Excel, and is formatting important? Or do you just want your data to look a bit better than the default settings and narrow columns? Then, the Blob Input and Output tools can be a powerful duo for enhancing your Excel reports.   Join us on February 20, 2025, from 16:00-17:00 hrs. CET (Amsterdam time) for an engaging virtual event on Zoom, where we dive deep into the world of Blob inputs and outputs with Loes Verstegen.   With these tools, you can create fully formatted Excel templates, including formulas, pivot tables, and multiple sheets, all tailored to your needs. In a short demo, we’ll show you how to use Alteryx to generate polished Excel reports that can be updated periodically and in batches with dynamic filenames.   Another great use of the Blob tools is generating draft email files. This allows you to leverage Alteryx to prepare emails, with or without attachments, while allowing you to review them in your email application before sending them to (external) recipients.   Whether you’re a data professional or a developer, this session will equip you with practical knowledge and techniques to enhance your data ingestion and reporting capabilities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your Alteryx skills and network with fellow enthusiasts!   Agenda: Welcome: Amit Upadhyay [Group Leader, Alteryx User Group, The Netherlands] -- 16:00-16:10 hrs. CET Talk: Loes Verstegen [Data Scientist, Larkinfolab, The Netherlands] -- 16:10-16:35 CET Q&A: 16:35 - 16:45 CET Open session for discussion and networking: 16:45 - 17:00 CET   Register on the top right to see the meeting link information!    ... View more

Thank you to those who attended our virtual UG Netherlands meeting on the 7th of November 2024. A special thanks to Reinier Slabbekoorn for hosting and organizing the meeting. Below you can find the link of the recording: Please note: A passcode is required to view the video, which is  @OFjY^j3    The link to the recording is: https://community-alteryx.zoom.us/rec/share/p9c36Myjxt3_23_HhQIcGejAvxdLzzKjaWyVeKYJtmYUroErIcP8Dxn8ASWXeXey.EBqSMVZXnpZDrpHC  ... View more

On the day of the event, join here: https://community-alteryx.zoom.us/j/92676110844?pwd=W0dUeCO3IW8Efekub1YM3lvDiRoh05.1 The next Netherlands User Group meeting will be on Thursday 7th of November from 16:00 till 17:00. The meeting will be in English and virtual. Agenda; Single Topic XML "Secrets, go dynamic (Advanced)" - Reinier Slabbekoorn Would be great if you plan to attend. We hope to see you there!! ... View more

  Hi User Group members,   In anticipation of the upcoming second edition of the Weekly Challenge User Group October Takeover, Academy is taking over your User Group board for a moment!   The following are some of the benefits for you and your group through your participation in the October Takeover:   Increased Engagement: Boost interaction and participation within user groups through exciting Weekly Challenges. Community Building: Strengthen community bonds by encouraging members to collaborate and share their solutions to the challenges. Visibility and Recognition: Gain exposure and recognition for your user group by showcasing your activities to a broader audience. Skill Development: Provide members with opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge through practical challenges. Networking Opportunities: Connect with other user groups, fostering a collaborative environment and exchange of ideas.   It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced user of Designer; what truly matters is your creativity and the great ideas you submit!   Submit your Weekly Challenge idea by September 6. If your idea is selected, it will be published, and you will receive a prize. The author of the best challenge will win the grand prize. Additionally, the authors of Weekly Challenges from the User Group that submits the most challenges for the October Takeover will all receive a special prize from the User Group Program Team!   Please refer to the attached document for submission details, evaluation criteria, and prize information.   Last year’s October Takeover was a great success, and we received many fantastic ideas.   Our four finalists were: Ippei Nakagawa @gawa: Tokyo User Group; Challenge #391: Which Combinations of Pokémon Types Do Not Exist? Charity Wilson @Charity_K_Wilson: Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas User Group; Challenge 392: Calculate Climate Extremes Mya Starling @myastarling: Milwaukee User Group; Challenge 393: Find the Best Yarn Talia Sanders @tsand22: Indianapolis User Group; Challenge 394: Fantasy Football Team   The big winner was @gawa  who received 72 responses within the first week of posting his challenge, and over time, it accumulated around 150 responses. Check out his fantastic challenge for some inspiration!   Please contact us at academy@alteryx.com if you have any questions.   We are excited to review the innovative and creative challenges you submit. Let's make this year's Weekly Challenge User Group October Takeover even more fun and successful than the last!   Happy creating!   Sylvia Academy Team ... View more