Is Data Stored when Text-Box is used as Folder Browse Workaround on Server?

[caltang]

As per the question in the title.

The workaround solution I am referencing comes from here: https://knowledge.alteryx.com/index/s/article/Folder-Browse-Not-Available-on-Gallery-Workaround-1583... 

If we use a text-box interface tool to update a file path, will the Server store that inpu/output in MongoDB? Or will the embedded file be stored only, and any change whilst running the process is not stored on MongoDB?

Or is it only the paramaters being saved? 

Thanks!

p.s

Relevant links:

• https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Server-Discussions/Folder-Browse-in-Private-Gallery/td-p/42...
• https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Server-Discussions/Directory-tool-with-Alteryx-Server-not-w... 

[caltang]

@fmvizcaino Seeking your inputs if possible on this subject matter. Thank you! 😁

[fmvizcaino · Accepted solution]

Hi @caltang ,

Only the embedded file will be stored in your MongoDB. 😁 It will work similarly to unchecking the assets boxes.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[caltang]

Nice! So if I leave the Input Tool Blank, and then use the Text Box interface on the server to overwrite it, the data streams in just like an In-DB / SharePoint Input would? 

So again- if I change the text path on interface, then it calls from my PC, and will not be downloaded into the Server like a file browse interface tool would right?

Thanks @fmvizcaino !

[fmvizcaino · Accepted solution]

Yes, Alteryx is being used only to move your data from one point to another.

It won't call directly from your PC, but from the server's machine.

Alteryx only saves data to Mongo when you check the assets when publishing the workflows. 

Whenever you run a workflow from the Gallery, Alteryx generates a temporary folder with everything (inputs, outputs, macros, workflow) and trigger the workflow from there (that is my assumption, there is no proof of that). After it's completion, Alteryx erases the folder.

I'm not on my computer right now so I could be a little wrong but the path is the same as your Mongo's. Service/Staging/XProcessCache

There you can see for yourself what Alteryx has saved on your Mongo.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[caltang]

Thanks @fmvizcaino ! Your response is the same as Alteryx internal as well - just got a confirmation email from them.