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Zip files

Description

The Zip File activity compresses multiple files into a single ZIP archive. This is useful for bundling multiple files together before sending via email, uploading to cloud storage, or archiving.

You can specify the files to include using wildcard patterns (e.g., * for all files, report_*.csv for specific files) and optionally encrypt the ZIP file using a password.

Use Case:
After generating multiple reports (e.g., department-wise Excel files), use this activity to compress them into a single archive before uploading to Google Drive, emailing, or storing in FTP/S3.


Input

Input TypeFormatDescription
FilesFile(s)Files received from the previous step

Output

Output TypeFormatDescription
FileZIPCompressed ZIP archive

Configuration Fields

Field NameDescriptionRequired
PasswordOptional password to encrypt the ZIP file. Leave blank if no encryption is required.No
Input File PatternWildcard pattern to specify which files to include.
Examples: * (all), *.csv, report_*.
Yes
File NameThe desired name of the resulting ZIP file. Should include .zip extension.Yes

Wildcard Support:

  • * – Match all files
  • *.csv – Match all CSV files
  • data_*.xlsx – Match files that begin with data_ and end with .xlsx

Encryption Note:
Encrypted ZIP files require users to provide the password during extraction. Ensure password sharing is done securely.


Sample Input

Not Applicable


Sample Configuration

FieldValue
File NameProjectReports.zip
Input File Pattern*.xlsx
Passwordsecure123

Sample Output

File NameSizeDownload
ProjectReports.zip4.2 MB[Download Link]