Intro to Alteryx

Alteryx allows you to build workflows to automate data analytics.  You get started building work flows in the work canvas area.

All the tools you will use to build your workflows are in the tool bar above the work canvas.

Tools are arranged in group according to their function, such as Preparation, In/Out or Join.  Click on the tool family to view the tools in that group.  Tool families may be added or taken away by using the gear icon at the end of the list of tool families.

Not all tools are the same when it comes to connections,  Many tools allow only one connection at a time.

There are a few tools, such as Join Multiple, which allow for multiple connections.

Check the anchor on your tools to see the number of connections it allows.  A solid green anchor = 1 connection.

Left anchor = input anchor - shows inputs going into tool.

Right anchor = output anchor - shows data coming out of the tool.

Beneath the workflow canvas is the results pane.  The results pane is where you can view the end product of your workflow. With lengthy workflows, you won't see all of your results -- just the first 10 rows or so.  The results pane also informs you of any errors or warnings and how long it took to run your workflow.