Zip
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Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.
What is the Zip Action?
The Zip Action can be used to zip (compress) files and/or folders into a single zip file. Nintex RPA creates standard zip files that can be unzipped using an Unzip Action or by using any third-party application that handles zip files.
Example
Susan works for a well known tax preparation company. After completing annual tax returns for their clients, the company would like to email each customer a digital copy of all documents used to prepare their tax return. Rather than sending an email with 15 separate attachments, Susan uses Nintex RPA to zip all documents into a single zip file. Once the files are zipped, Nintex RPA then sends the email automatically to the customer, saving Susan the time of doing this manually.
Creating a Zip Action
Select Files &
Folders Actions 
to expand the Action
list. Select the Zip 
Action from
the Actions list to display the Action
Builder.
The Error 
settings for this action may be configured
to fine tune the how the Action will run.
Note: For more information about Timing and Error settings, read the Action Builder article.
Enter the file path of the Item
to zip 
. Next, enter
the Zip file path 
. Be sure to include the
full file path of the destination zip file.
Choose the desired outcome if the zip
file exists 
. Additionally,
select the desired outcome if items exists
in the zip file.
Optionally add Notes
to the Action to document any special instructions
or functionality. When the Run Switch
is set to Run, the action
will be executed after clicking OK.
Note: The run switch is set to Run by default. To create or modify this action without executing it, click the slider to change the option to Don't Run. For more information, see Action Builder.
Click the OK
button 
to
save the Action.