A while ago I looked at the tools to get data into Alteryx. While getting data into a workflow is the first step of an analysis the preparation tools is where the real work starts. The Tools of the Trade Auto Field The auto field …
So we are half way through the year and I wanted to do a quick review of what I have done and how well I have kept to the posting Goal. What did I want to do? So my blog goals are build around getting …
Co-posted on the Information Lab blog The Problem I have recently been working with a client who wanted to get their data into a Google Big Querytable with Alteryx. It sounded like a simple problem and should have been pretty easy for me to get …
Alteryx is a hugely powerful tool for data preparation, spatial and predictive analytics. It can be a bit confusing with how to get started with Alteryx, creating workflows and making your life that much easier. I have wanted to get this series going for a …
So the New Year has started and it’s time for the obligatory goals post. There is a couple of reasons I want to put this post out. So get my ideas and plans on paper so I know what I’m thinking about. Try to force …
What are Alteryx macros and how do I use them? A macro a reusable workflow that can be dropped into any other Alteryx workflow in future. It is selected by going to the workflow configuration >> workflow type where you can select the macro radial …
I have recently started delivering some sessions of the Information Lab free public Alteryx training (see the details here). As part of the training I need to get my notes and ideas in shape to better deliver the session, so I figure what better way …
This post was originally posted on The Information Lab Blog on February 6, 2015 In Part 1 we addressed how to parse a series of dates using the date time Tool and extending that to the formula tool. This time we are going to look …
This post was originally posted on The Information Lab Blog on the November 13, 2014 When preparing a data set for analysis one of the common issues is the date and time stamp used. Being able to prepare the data for use in analysis later can …