Last modified: November 29, 2022 Show A macro is a workflow or group of tools built into a single tool that can be inserted into another workflow. Create a macro to save an analytic process you perform repeatedly. Use the macro within a workflow without having to recreate the analytic process each time. Save a macro as a .yxmc file to be used in Designer or uploaded for sharing in the Alteryx Analytics Gallery (gallery.alteryx.com) or a private Gallery. Macros Types
Build MacroA macro consists of a workflow and a user interface created using Interface Tools. Visit Interface tools and Interface Designer window for more information. Alternatively, a custom user interface can be created using the HTML - GUI Library tool. To build a macro... If you are using an existing workflow, select the portion of the workflow that you want to save as a macro, then copy and paste it on a new workflow tab.
By default, the workflow type changes to Standard Macro when a Macro Input tool is added to a workflow. The macro type defaults to Batch macro when you add a Control Parameter tool to the workflow. To create an iterative macro, set the macro type to Iterative. To set the macro type:
Convert to MacroIn addition to building a macro from scratch, you have the option to convert an existing workflow (or a portion of the workflow) to a macro. Before you convert to a macro, review these requirements and limitations:
To convert to a macro...
Save MacroSave a macro for future use and sharing. Save macros with a unique name to a specific location. In Designer, you can create a macro repository mapped to a location on your computer or network to easily save macros and use them in a workflow. To save a macro...
To share workflows that use custom macros, export the workflow to ensure that all workflow dependencies, including the macro, are saved with the workflow. The workflow must include a relative path to the macro. Visit Workflow Management and Workflow Dependencies for more information. Create Macro RepositoryIn Designer, you can map to the location where you save macros and create a macro repository to easily save macros and use them in a workflow. Any macro .yxmc file in the selected location displays in the tool category on the Tool Palette. To create a macro repository...
Sub-folders in a search path cannot be added individually if their parent folder already exists in the Macros repository. To set a default repository location...
Use Macro in WorkflowTo use a macro that is saved to your macro repository, find the macro in the Tool Palette or use Search. To use a macro that is not on the Tool Palette, right-click the workflow canvas and select Insert > Macro. Any macro that is currently open on the canvas can be selected from this list or you can browse to the location of a different macro *.yxmc file. To use a specific macro version in your workflow, right-click the macro and then select the version you want to run. Macro versions must all be stored in the same directory. You can configure this location in User Settings. To differentiate a macro from a tool within a workflow, select the Display macro indicators on tools option to display the + icon in User Settings > Canvas. Visit User Settings for more information. To view a macro's workflow, right-click the macro in a workflow and select Open Macro. A macro in a workflow is automatically updated when changes made to that macro are saved. To share workflows that use custom macros, export the workflow to ensure that all workflow dependencies, including the macro, are saved with the workflow. The workflow must include a relative path to the macro. Visit Workflow Management and Workflow Dependencies for more information. Sample MacrosMacros are included in Designer to help you learn to use and create macros. To access macros...
What is a macros in a database?A data macro allows you to automate tasks and add functionality directly to your tables. Data macros and their actions are attached to specific table events such as when you add a new record to a table. You create a macro by using the Macro Builder, an example of which is shown in the following illustration.
What is startup macro?6.2. 3 Run a Startup Macro
This allows you to gather information about how users will connect and then use that information to configure session settings. For example, you can create a startup macro to perform tasks such as: displaying a VBA UserForm to gather information from the user before connecting to the host.
What is a macro command?A macro is a series of commands and instructions that you group together as a single command to accomplish a task automatically.
Which is a macro that performs actions related to a table and can be run from within another macro?An embedded macro displays as an objects in the Navigation Pane and can be run independently of other objects. Since SQL statements are considered text, you can copy and paste them just like any other text.
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