Designer 2026.1 Release Notes
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Version | Release Date | Release | End of Support |
2026.1.0.29 | May 7, 2026 | Major | May 7, 2028 |
Designer and Alteryx One App
The Alteryx One app provides a unified experience for Alteryx One. It connects Designer Desktop and Alteryx Cloud in a single entry point. Use the Alteryx One app to prepare data, build workflows, automate processes, and create reports in a single platform.
To upgrade to or access Designer 2026.1, you must download and install the Alteryx One Windows application (which also installs Designer) from the Alteryx One Download Center. There is no longer a separate Designer installer. A cloud login is required for all Alteryx One app and Designer 2026.1 (and newer) users.
WebView2
Starting with the 2026.1 release, the Alteryx One app and Designer rely on a new Microsoft technology called WebView2. This is installed by default on most Windows versions supported by Designer. However, Windows Server doesn't currently include WebView2.
We recommend that an Admin user trigger the WebView2 installation and install it for all users.
Upgrade Considerations
Warning
This section contains important updates related to the 2026.1 release. Please review these items before you upgrade.
Desktop Automation Notice
At this time, Desktop Automation is not compatible with Designer version 2026.1. Desktop Automation customers should wait to upgrade Designer until Desktop Automation has been updated and verified with Designer 2026.1.
You can continue using existing Desktop Automation and Designer versions (pre-2026.1).
Alteryx One App and Offline Designer
At this time, the Alteryx One app doesn’t support Designer offline. If your situation requires offline activation and use of Designer, you should not upgrade to version 2026.1 until offline support is available in the Alteryx One app.
Alteryx One App and Proxy Configuration
The Alteryx One app supports system-configured proxies. However, at this time, there are no Alteryx One app-specific proxy configuration options.
Python Version and Tool Upgrades
We have upgraded the embedded Python version to 3.13.11. For additional details, go to Python 3.13 Upgrade FAQ.
We have also updated the Python tool. Some of the key updates include:
Updated Python tool Configuration UI.
Interactive Mode is no longer available in the Python tool. Python development is now supported through a production-first execution model. This means you can edit your Python scripts directly in the tool or in your preferred external Integrated Development Environment (IDE) before you run your workflows.
Added the ability to import a Python script (.py) or notebook (.ipynb) into the tool.
You can now configure a custom environment for the tool.
Warning
Make sure to review and test your existing Python tool workflows to ensure you are getting the expected results, especially in these situations:
Your existing workflows were published in Interactive Mode in the previous version of the Python tool (rather than Production Mode).
You regularly turn on the Disable Auto Configure setting in Designer User Settings.
For details, go to Python Tool.
Decoupled Designer and Server Updates
Users with workflows built in Designer versions 2025.2 or later can now publish to supported older Server versions.
This save/publish only works via the Designer user interface (UI), not via the Server REST API or Server Admin UI.
The currently-supported older Server versions are 2025.2, 2025.1, and 2024.2.
Saving workflows built in Designer versions 2025.1 and older to versions of Server older than 2025.1 is not supported. The functionality is available starting with Designer version 2025.2.
For important details (including potential limitations) and ongoing updates, go to Designer Server Version Compatibility.
End of Support for File Formats
These file formats are no longer supported by Alteryx:
GEO (SRC Geography)
MID/MIF (MapInfo Professional Interchange Format)
SDF (Autodesk)
SZ (Spatial Zip)
Warning
These file formats are also not supported in existing workflows.
HTML GUI Library Tool Deprecation
The HTML-GUI Library tool has been deprecated in Designer and moved to the Deprecated category. By default, this tool is no longer visible in the Designer tool palette. In addition, the SDK Examples category is now hidden in the tool palette.
Start Here Window Removed from Designer
We have removed the Start Here window from Designer, as well as the associated User Setting (General > Show Start Here at Startup). Previously, this window launched on Designer startup by default.
Similar content will now be available via the Alteryx One app home page.
Global Search and Community
The Global Search bar in Designer no longer returns search results from the Alteryx Community. You can still access and search the community at Alteryx Community.
Localization Support
All supported languages are functional, and translations have been updated. However, you might notice occasional inaccuracies or inconsistencies, especially in new features. Additional improvements are planned for upcoming patches and the next major release.
Update Required for Existing AIS Workflows
Workflows built with AIS tools in Designer 25.2 or earlier are not compatible with Designer 26.1. If you load these workflows, Designer replaces the AIS tools with an unknown tool icon.
To resolve this issue, choose 1 of these options:
Replace each missing tool with the 26.1 version.
Use the macro described below to update your workflows to the 26.1 tools.
To update existing workflows, use the AIS_26.1_Workflow_Migration_Macro.yxmc macro included with the Designer installation.
You can find the macro in 1 of these locations:
C:\Users\[YOUR_USERNAME]\Documents\Alteryx%userprofile%\Documents\Alteryx
Some device configurations might use a different Documents location, such as a OneDrive Documents folder.
To update workflows:
Use a Directory tool to create a list of workflow file paths to update. Configure the tool to return
.yxmdworkflow files.Connect the Directory tool output to the
AIS_26.1_Workflow_Migration_Macro.yxmcmacro.In the macro configuration:
Use the Choose Field dropdown to select the field that contains workflow file paths.
Specify an output location for the migrated workflows.
Optionally select Also Copy Directory Structure to preserve the original folder structure.
Run the workflow to create updated versions that use the 26.1 AIS tools.
Do not delete or overwrite original workflow files until you confirm that the updated workflows meet your requirements before you use them in production.
New Features: Designer
Branding Updates
We’ve updated a number of visual and UX components in Designer. You’ll notice a new Designer app icon (including a new desktop Designer icon). We’ve also updated brand colors, including in notification snack bar messages.
Alteryx One Global App Bar
The global app bar replaces the original top-level Designer header and shortcut toolbar when you open Designer in the Alteryx One app. This creates a consistent navigation experience across Alteryx One applications while preserving core window controls. Designer runs within the Alteryx One app. All common Alteryx One navigation experiences are the same while working in Designer.
The global app bar retains standard window functionality. You can…
Double-click the title bar to maximize or restore the window.
Use Minimize, Maximize, and Close controls.
Drag the window using the title bar.
Resize the window using the top borders.
Workspace Management with Alteryx One App
The Alteryx One app automatically creates and updates Alteryx Links per workspace, ensuring the current user’s selected workspace is always set as the active workspace across login and installation. The app also lets you switch the workspace.
Alteryx One Set as the Unified Cloud Platform
All Alteryx Cloud instances have now been transitioned to Alteryx One, reflecting a platform unification and naming update for all cloud-based workflows and services.
Designer Assets in Your Alteryx One Workspace
We've added functionality that lets users save, manage, and open Designer workflows and macros (YXMD, YXMC, and YXWZ files) directly in Alteryx One, without needing to package them as YXZP files. Users can leverage platform capabilities like sharing, tagging, versioning, and search while working seamlessly between Designer and cloud services. While saving to Alteryx One is the default, the options to save locally and save to Server are still available.
Note
Note that at this time, unpackaged Designer files are not executable in the cloud. To execute your Designer file via the Alteryx One library, it must be a packaged workflow (YXZP).
Designer Updates via Alteryx One App
Starting with the 2026.1 release, Designer updates and upgrades are available exclusively via the Alteryx One app. When you launch the Alteryx One app, the app checks whether your Designer version is up to date and notifies you if an update is available. If you have the appropriate permissions, you can proceed with the update. For more information, go to Version Updates.
Input Data Tool Updates and Dataset Support
We have updated the tool configuration UI in the Input Data tool, including an improved connection creation experience.
Additionally, you can now connect the Input Data tool to datasets that you have access to in your active Alteryx One workspace.
Dataset Support in Preview in 2026.1
This initial release of Alteryx One dataset support is in preview. Please note these requirements and limitations:
This feature is currently in preview and is under active development. As Designer is updated, breaking changes might affect assets created in earlier versions, and the dataset configuration might need to be updated.
Users can access only datasets for which they have permission as part of their Alteryx One user role (datasets must be available in the user’s workspace).
You can access one dataset per Input Data tool.
(Known Issue): If you import a workflow package (YXZP) that contains a dataset, an error is generated in Workflow Dependencies. Note that you can still successfully import and run the workflow despite the error (GDD-14613).
For instructions and additional details, go to Input Data Tool.
AMP Performance Improvements
We’ve made several performance improvements in the AMP engine:
Improved speed for reading Parquet files.
Improved speed of CSV writer for Doubles.
Improved execution time.
Improved numerical precision. Previously, values were limited to 15 significant digits, but the new approach uses up to 17 digits to ensure exact accuracy when read back. This change increases precision but might produce a different output than before.
Optimized and faster execution for the Generate Rows and Multi-Formula tools.
Union Tool Updates
We’ve made updates to the Union tool. It now returns partial results from valid input connections (matching original Engine behavior), so you can avoid workflow failures when some inputs are invalid. For additional information, go to Union Tool.
Disabled Connection Handling in Engine
We’ve improved how disabled connections behave in the AMP engine to ensure consistent results. For more information, go to Disabled Connection Handling in Engine.
Proxy Integration into Connections UI
The standalone Proxy screen has been integrated into the standardized Connections UI for a consistent and intuitive experience. Additionally, we have extended proxy support to Designer and Server to achieve parity with Desktop.
JSON Schema Tool
Added the JSON Schema tool to the Developer tool palette. Use the JSON Schema tool to generate JSON schemas that define structured output for downstream tools, including large language model (LLM) responses from the Prompt tool.
New Features: Intelligence Suite
AIS Tools Updated to Python SDK v2
Updated Alteryx Intelligence Suite (AIS) tools to use the Python SDK v2. AIS tools now run on the updated SDK.
AutoML Tool Removed from AIS Tools
The AutoML tool (deprecated) is no longer available in the Machine Learning tool palette.
New Features: AI Tools
New Tool Palette Name
Renamed GenAI tools to AI tools. You can now find these tools in the AI tool palette.
JSON Schema Support in the Prompt Tool
The Prompt tool now supports defining a JSON schema alongside your prompt. This update enables structured outputs without requiring you to describe the format in the prompt. With this update, you can:
Define a schema to enforce response structure, data types, and required fields.
Separate output formatting from prompt instructions to reduce complexity.
Improve consistency for downstream parsing and workflows.
An optional validation setting checks responses against the schema to catch malformed or incomplete output.
Server Support for AI Tools
Added support for running AI tools on Server using a service principal. You can now configure a service principal in Alteryx One, share LLM connections, and authenticate AI tools in Designer to run workflows on Server. Learn more how to Use AI Tools on Server.
New Features: ODBC
Google BigQuery Billing Project Support
We've added support for configuring a separate billing project for Google BigQuery connections. This allows customers to access data in one project while attributing query and job costs to another project.
AWS Custom STS and Private Endpoint Support
We've added support for custom AWS STS endpoints and private endpoint configurations for supported AWS connector scenarios. This helps customers meet private-network and compliance requirements for AWS-based workloads.
Avro Datetime Timezone Handling
We-ve added support for respecting the workflow timezone when writing datetime values to Avro output. This improves timestamp accuracy when Avro files are consumed by downstream systems such as Databricks.
Databricks External Volume Support
We've added support for using Databricks external volumes as a staging location in Designer write workflows. This allows customers to use external volumes in addition to Databricks-managed volumes when loading data to Databricks.
Databricks DCM DSN-less SSL Parameters
We've added support for additional DSN-less Databricks SSL and security parameters in DCM. This improves compatibility for users who need to replicate secure Databricks ODBC configurations in DCM.
SQL Server DCM DSN-less Security Parameters
We've added support for additional DSN-less SQL Server security parameters in DCM, including Encrypt, Trusted_Connection, and TrustServerCertificate. This helps customers replicate secure SQL Server ODBC configurations directly in DCM.
Fixed and Known Issues
Major Release
Version: 2026.1.0.29
Fixed
Fixed Major Release Version 2026.1.0.29 | |||
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ID | Description | Version | Issue Status |
GDCM-5218 | DCM HashiCorp Vault redundant login and secrets requests. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GDCM-5512 | The MSSQL connection dialog doesn't protect the OK button from multiple clicks. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GDCM-5529 | Testing a connection on the Connections or Vault list view results in a “Unique constraint violated” error during edit. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GDCM-5644 | Token not generated with the client credentials flow for a connection created from Server UI. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5159 GCSE-3495 | Issue with Control Container (51): Internal Error - Anchor (51:Log) was not closed. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5200 GCSE-3435 | When using the Render tool in a workflow, the vertical layout breaks around row 1000–1008 in the third table of the output. This happens when three input datasets are joined and passed to the Render tool. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5309 GCSE-3690 | Inconsistent input for empty rows from Excel, depending on hidden status. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5346 | The Server API tool produces an error when in two branches (AMP only). | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5362 GAC-1613 | Crash in SDK plugin when no records are produced. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5368 | The Sample tool's "1 in N chance..." mode doesn't send Column Lineage. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5380 GCSE-3760 | AMP: The Download tool dynamically sets cookie values for multiple requests. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5382 GCSE-2968 | The Transpose tool doesn't update column name case changes for Data Columns. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5385 GAC-1582 | Crash in the Render tool where there are a few subsequent new lines in the cell (PPTX). | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5447 | String fields sometimes read excess data in DW2 Hyper. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5467 GCSE-3861 | Designer 2025.1 workflow set to error out, not getting out of execution, causing other workflows to queue. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5478 GCSE-3891 | The Output Data tool fails to properly append a file name when using “Take File/Table Name From Field” with “Append Suffix to File/Table Name”. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5481 | The Interactive Chart tool crashes on a specific workflow. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5483 | Wrong column lineage info from connections that cross Control Containers. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5485 | Parquet reader performance is very slow. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5488 | PQT writer is very slow. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5496 | Writing data to a Parquet file fails. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5506 GCSE-3929 | Receive error “Error parsing xml: Message=expected =, Location=[END_OF_XML]” when a large dataset is passed into the Reporting tools. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5510 GCSE-3944 | Specific CSV reading-in inconsistent number of records, depending on settings. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5514 | Tools that use grouping (Join, Join Multiple, Summarize, etc.) can crash randomly. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5517 | Fixed an Engine telemetry issue. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5527 | Original Engine: The Download tool dynamically sets cookie values for multiple requests. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5534 | Designer crashes when running and Analytic App in debug mode with log data over 2 GB. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5537 | The Find Nearest tool can crash randomly. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5559 | System exceeds 2 GB Memory Limit and hangs with malloc allocation error while reading a PQT file. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5581 | Designer hangs for a while when dropping a PQT file onto the canvas. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5589 | The Tile tool doesn't show error messages in quick update mode, but only in Run mode. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5608 GCSE-4077 | "Fields are limited to ..." error during CSV reading. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5609 GCSE-4054 | Experiencing intermittent failures of workflows with the error “Engine encountered a problem." | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5616 GCSE-4081 | A workflow reports a Conversion error, and connectors aren’t working in Designer 2024.2. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5642 | Error: Control Container (6): Internal Error - Anchor (6:Log) was not closed in a workflow. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5647 GCSE-4104 | Large workflow fails to run: "The Designer x64 reported: String size limit reached: Strings are limited to 2147483648 bytes" or false success. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5679 TPM-5126 | Tableau Input tool: Data loss and performance regression in Versions 25.x and 26.1. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5689 | A Batch macro with disabled input gives an error. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5694 | The Union tool’s manually configure fields option doesn't provide a warning when all inputs are disabled. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5700 GCSE-4170 | The SharePoint Input tool in Designer 2025.1 creates duplicate records when a YXDB file has 450k records. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5703 GCSE-4149 | An Analytic App can run without licenses. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5712 | Internal error and no pop-up message when there is not enough space on the temp path. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
GENG-5715 | Input Data tool with CSV: The tool returns an Invalid UTF-8 string error. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TBOX-11386 GCSE-3881 | Data Cleanse Pro tool: “Replace Numeric Nulls with 0” is not working for FixedDecimal fields. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TCPE-1385 GCSE-2874 | Gallery issues after 2024.1 upgrade. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TCPE-1694 GCSE-666 | Buffer tool generates a small unexpected polygon depending on the buffer size value. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TCPE- 1707 GCSE-3584 | "View in Browser" button is unresponsive when saving a workflow with errors. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TCPE-1736 GCSE-3652 | The Drop Down tool doesn't populate drop down list on Gallery. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TCPE-1741 GCSE-3662 | The Multi-Row Formula tool will not allow you to change the e size of a fixed decimal new field. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TCPE-1776 | Designer fails to correctly detect .prj projection override files when the path contains multi-byte characters. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TCPE-1788 GCSE-3812 | The Find and Replace tool deletes annotations when “Search All” is selected. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDCE-911 GCSE-3619 | 2025.1.2.79: Write Data In-DB Append Existing Pre-SQL fails when table does not yet exist. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-15313 | Batch Macro allows MacroInputTool with Anchor named "Control". | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-15713 | Unhandled Exception thrown when clicking 3-dot button on the Pre-SQL of Data Stream In tool, after .indbc file is moved. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-16055 GBETA-482 | Tool Connection Staples: There are too many staples in View Possible Connections. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-16189 TCP-4547 | Attempting to save a workflow after reverting changes made by Copilot prompts users to save a new copy of the workflow. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-16251 | Pinned and Favorite categories are getting removed after opening and running a One-Tool Example. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-16325 GCSE-3966 | Send to Back from the context menu does not work for a node not in a container. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-16339 TCP-5087 | Revert > Switch current workflow results in an error. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDES-16424 GDD-14595 | User Settings reset when Manage Licenses is opened. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-977 GCSE-3053 | Designer and Server don’t use postgresql.lua when connecting to PostgreSQL. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1004 TDES-14278 | The Tables tab of the Query Builder does not show tables or refresh. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1111 GCSE-3626 | Databricks: OAuth Access token expired during SQL execution. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1151 GCSE-3768 | Starburst errors encountered when running SQL, including WITH clause. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1159 | BigQuery Bulk Output fails with incorrect Dataset behavior. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1164 GCSE-3480 | Databricks Unity Catalog read STRING field truncation issue (V_WString 255). | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1184 GCSE-3828 | Starburst: Original Engine crashes when using Saved Connection or Gallery Connection. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1204 TDCE-962 | Denodo: Visual Query Builder shows empty metadata tree in Designer 2025.1.1.27. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1230 GCSE-3933 | Writing string data types from Designer to Oracle fails with engine crash. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TDYN-1276 GCSE-4019 | Databricks loading issue with CSV Bulkloader in 2025.2. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
TINST-1152 GCSE-2038 | Alteryx Designer installer fails when the user’s folder name has Japanese characters. | 2026.1.0.29 | Fixed |
Known
Known | |||
|---|---|---|---|
ID | Description | Version | Issue Status |
GDD-14613 | Importing a workflow with Datasets is showing an error. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-4919 | SOCKS5 proxy fails with "proxy handshake error". | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5336 | AMP: Email sent while there is an error in the workflow. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5497 | Progress for the Output Data tool doesn't work. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5690 | The Test tool returns an incorrect error when the test is configured for a disabled connection. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5696 | AMP: The Test tool doesn't error on a missing input if the test is expected to have 0 records. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5708 | System crashes when spatial data is published to a Tableau hyper file. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5709 | Performance issue: AMP is slower than the original engine when writing data to a network folder. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5713 GCMD-133 | Email tool error: Timeout was reached. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5716 | The Control Container tool doesn't provide a warning when it contains a macro with a disabled input connected to the Union tool. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5717 | Designer continues processing macros after errors. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
GENG-5726 | AMP: The Make Group tool groups wrong values. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
TBOX-11417 TDES-16091 | The Input tool doesn’t get focus when the ZIP file picker dialog closes. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
TC-6889 GDD-14611 | Error while saving a workflow with un-configured Input Data or Output Data tool. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
TMOLN-235 TDALI-7926 | Annotation issue when the Output Data tool is disabled. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
TMOLN-240 TDALI-7995 | Incorrect highlight for starting value field in Record ID. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |
TMOLN-243 TDALI-8084 | Inconsistent behavior when renaming saved expressions in the Generate Rows tool. | 2026.1.0.29 | Known |