What actions can you perform with the Append Fields tool?

The Append Fields tool in Alteryx is specifically designed to add columns from one dataset to another based on a common key or matching conditions. This tool primarily facilitates the merging of datasets, thereby allowing users to enhance an existing dataset with additional information found in another dataset.

When using the Append Fields tool, you cannot modify column layouts or data types directly; however, the tool allows you to combine data from one dataset to another, creating a broader view of the information. While it enriches existing data by appending fields, the manipulation of column layouts and data types typically falls under the functions of other tools within Alteryx, such as the Select tool or the Data Cleansing tool.

Thus, the focus of the Append Fields tool is on the addition of fields rather than alteration or modification of existing structures, which is why the statement about modifying column layout and data types does not align with the capabilities of the Append Fields tool.