UnZip
AutomatR.DefaultActivities.FileAndFolder.Unzip
The "UnZip" activity in AutomatR allows you to unzip a specified zip file to the desired location. This activity is part of the File category and simplifies the process of extracting files from a zip archive, enhancing automation workflows.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| Folder Path | Specifies the full path of the folder on your local drive where the files from the zip archive should be extracted. String variables containing the folder path. |
| Zip Path | Specifies the full path of the zip file on your local drive that needs to be extracted. String variables containing the zip file path. |
| Misc | |
| Display Name | Provides a customizable name for the activity displayed in the workflow. Enhances clarity and organization within the automation project. String variables containing the desired display name. |
| Optional | |
| Delay | Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before executing the "UnZip" activity. Useful for handling synchronization issues. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Example: If the wait time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e., 1. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "UnZip" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the folder path where files should be extracted and the path of the zip file to be unzipped.
- Optionally, configure the delay.
- Execute the workflow to unzip the specified zip file to the desired location.
Example: Consider an example where the "UnZip" activity is used to extract files from a zip file named "ziphere.zip" to the folder "C:\unzipping files\":
UnZip:
Folder Path: "C:\unzipping files\"
Zip Path: "C:\zipping Files\ziphere.zip"
In this example, the activity extracts the contents of "ziphere.zip" to the specified folder "C:\unzipping files\". Adjust the folder path and zip file path based on your requirements.