How to write to a public location using render tool

[xa_gupta]

Hi Community,

I wish to test a flow where Alteryx writes media files to a publicly accessible location, and using a python script that we have configured, Whatsapp API by Twilio picks those files and sends to respective recipients.

We have tested the second part of sending media files to users, Now I seek support on how to plug such public UNC path to the render tool under the Alteryx Designer.

We have used the SharePoint -- by writing to a specific folder, and linking the same folder path in the python script to pick up files inside it, but while at Folder level it is accessible by the script, at File level (under the shared folder) -- it is asking for access explicitly.

Thank you for you 2 minutes either way.

[gautiergodard]

Hello @xa_gupta 

You can do something like the attached.

At a high level you'll want to use a formula tool to create a file path field, and then pass this field through to the render tool.

You can also do something similar with a regular output tool by creating a filepath field and configuring the output tool like the screenshot below. 

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