If you drag a Macro Input Tool onto a canvas, what will be the resulting workflow configuration?

When you drag a Macro Input Tool onto a canvas, you are specifically creating a Standard Macro. A Standard Macro is designed to take one or more inputs and provide a single output, allowing for repeated use of a specific process or operation within a larger workflow. This functionality enables you to bundle a series of operations and streamline complex tasks by encapsulating them into a reusable component.

The Macro Input Tool allows you to define how data enters into your macro, thus establishing a clear boundary for input data. The setup is inherently linked to the Standard Macro configuration, which focuses on transforming the input data and producing output without the complexities associated with other types of macros like Batch or Iterative Macros.

In contrast, an Analytic Macro would have a different structure focused on applying statistical methods or advanced analytics, while a Batch Macro is tailored to process multiple sets of data independently. An Iterative Macro, on the other hand, is designed to loop through a specific set of operations repeatedly based on a condition. Understanding these distinctions emphasizes the significance of the Standard Macro in providing a straightforward and efficient design paradigm in Alteryx workflows.