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 steps are involved in using the directory tool to get specific files from a folder?

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

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What pattern would you use to find files that contain the word 'Jan'?

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Explain how the automation feature of the directory tool works when new files are added.

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What was the outcome when a new file named '2023 Jan' was added to the folder?

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