Create file archive
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The Create File Archive action node generates a ZIP file containing files from a selection of one or more data sources.
Key capabilities of Create File Archive include:
Ability to archive files from multiple database connected data sources
Customizable file names and folder structures within the archive
Option to automatically download the archive or store it in a specified data source
This action node is particularly useful for bundling related files together. Common applications include creating project archives, compiling product documentation packages, and any scenario where multiple files need to be distributed as a single unit.
Each solution can archive up to a specific volume of files per month as defined in the . Increased quotas for high-volume usage can be purchased.
Archive files stored as file objects count towards a solution’s file storage allocation.
| Property | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
Disabled | When checked, the action node will not execute. | Checkbox |
Archive Content | A list of file data sources to include in the archive. | List of data sources |
File Data > Data Source | The data source containing the files to be archived. | Data source selector |
File Data > File Name | Text. Can be dynamically set. | |
File Data > Path | The folder path for the file within the archive structure. For root level, leave blank. | Text. Can be dynamically set. |
Output > File Name | The name of the output ZIP file. A file extension (.zip) is not required. Defaults to filename.zip. | Text. Can be dynamically set. |
Output > File Target | Determines whether the archive should be automatically downloaded or stored in a data source. | Dropdown
|
Output > Data Source | The data source to store the archive in, if this option was selected. | Data source selector |
The name to give each file within the archive. Defaults to .
