What is the default field length for csv files and what should you do if one or more of
your columns is going to be longer than that? - ✔️✔️254 characters, and manually
change the length of the columns in order to avoid truncated values
Find Replace Tool - ✔️✔️Search for data in one table (aka a lookup table) to replace
certain fields in the main data frame that you are working on
Output Data Tool - -Output the contents of a workflow to a file or database
-Has only 1 anchor for input
-take file/ table name from field
Safety - ✔️✔️Designer offers a safe development environment for testing, exploring
and solving. By simply inputting data into the workflow, you are not overwriting the
existing file. You choose where and how to save results
Text Input Tool - ✔️✔️Manually add data which will be stored in the workflow.
Methods of use:
1) Copy & Paste
2) Import a File
3) Enter values in cells
- Data lives within the workflow
- values are static
- can be shared by sharing the workflow
- data is auto categorized to smallest type and size
Data Types:
- Data types may need to match that of other inputs, especially when that data may be
blended with other data
- Be mindful of the characteristics of each data type and how it may impact your
workflow later on
- empty values are assigned "null"
Input Data Tool - ✔️✔️Bring data into your workflow by selecting a file, connecting to a
database, or writing a query
-data lives OUTSIDE the workflow
, - values will dynamically update on run
- must export workflow to share files
-data is configured based on the file type that is being imported
- close all input files to avoid errors
- preview the first 100 rows of data
Browse Tool - ✔️✔️View data from a connected tool, and data profile information,
maps and behavioral analysis information in the data
What does red in the results of the browse tool mean? - ✔️✔️Leading or trailing white
spaces
What does yellow in the results of the browse tool mean? - ✔️✔️Empty Strings
What does gray in the results of the browse tool mean? - ✔️✔️Null Values
What does green in the results of the browse tool mean? - ✔️✔️Everything is OK !
Append Fields Tool - -This results in a Cartesian Join
-the formula to calculate how many rows will result in a Cartesian join is (number of
rows in data frame 1) * (numbers of rows in data frame 2)
What are the two ways that two data frames could be joined using the "join" tool ? -
✔️✔️1) based on common fields
2) based on record position
Union Tool - ✔️✔️
Select Tool - ✔️✔️select, deselect, reorder, change the type of data
4 benefits of Alteryx designer? - (1) Transparency(2) Repeatability(3) Safety(4)
Scalability
4 Components of Alteryx Designer - ✔️✔️1) Canvas
2) Configuration Window
3) Tool Palette
4) Results Window
3 Ways to Add Tools to the Workflow - ✔️✔️1) Drag from tool palette
2) Search for tools
3) [Right Click] Canvas and insert