Alteryx for Beginners - Directory Tool - Specific Files

This video tutorial explains how to use the directory tool to filter specific files from a folder. It covers setting up a workflow, including subdirectories, and demonstrates filtering files by year and month using file specifications. A practical demonstration shows how to add a new file and execute the workflow to automatically include it in the results.

What is the primary function of the directory tool as introduced in the video?

• To move files to a different folder

• To rename files in a folder

• To list all file names in a folder

• To delete files from a folder

How can you filter files to only show those from the year 2020?

• By typing '2020*.*' in the file specification

• By selecting files manually

• By using a different tool

• By renaming files to include '2020'

What pattern should be used to filter files from any year that belong to January?

• star January dot star

• star Jan dot star

• Jan star dot star

• January star dot star

What is one advantage of using the directory tool for file filtering?

• It compresses files to save space

• It updates the list when new files matching the criteria are added

• It automatically deletes old files

• It sends notifications for new files

In the practical example, what was the result of adding a new file named '2023 Jan'?

• The file caused an error

• The file was deleted

• The file was ignored

• The file was included in the updated list