Connect Loader SDK Quickstart
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To create a custom loader for Connect, download and install...
The latest version of Alteryx Connect.
The latest Connect Loaders package.
Loader Workflow Guidelines
Adhere to these guidelines for a consistent loader experience:
Align workflow elements to improve readability.
Group similar elements, like credentials.
Check input values for expected patterns, like URLs that contain "http://".
Use the Input Data tool to connect to the database rather than the Dynamic Input tool to ensure a consistent toolset experience when working with the metadata loaders.
Create wireless connections from input parameters like credentials, to improve legibility.
Verify that every loader has sample data to show full capabilities of the connector, including the UI elements to display in Connect.
Each workflow is in a separate sub-directory that contains the workflow and the related sample data.
Quick Start Examples
Configuration Files: An example demonstrating how to create and manually upload configuration files to Connect.
Configuration File Upload Workflow: An example demonstrating how to upload configurations to Connect via the REST API.
Data Upload Workflow: An example demonstrating the transfer of metadata from Designer to Connect.
Download and install...
The latest version of Alteryx Connect.
The latest Connect Loaders package.
Use Alteryx Designer to create a new workflow.
Use the Connect Json Builder tool to build JSON out of your incoming dataset.
Use the Connect Output tool to push JSON to Alteryx Connect.