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Creates and adds files to zip files. You can use this action to back up your files. For example, you can use this action to create a task that automatically zips weekly status reports files so that they can be copied to the central server for company summary reports every month.
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Files to Zip
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Enter the files you want to add to a zip file. Wildcards are allowed. Use the Plus buttons to add files or folders to the list. To clear the list, click the X button.
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Destination File
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Enter the filename for the resulting .zip archive.
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Action
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Select one of the following actions for creating or adding to the zip file:
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· | Add and replace files - add all files to the archive.
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· | Freshen existing files - add only changed files to the archive.
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· | Move files - add files to the archive and remove them from the local folder.
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· | Update and add files - add only changed or new files to the archive.
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Compress
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Select one of the items on the dropdown list to determine the level of compression, or size, of the archive file:
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· | Maximum - creates the smallest zip file possible, while requiring the most time to create the archive.
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· | Normal - creates a slightly compressed zip file taking the usual amount of time to create the zip file.
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· | Fast - produces slightly less compression than Normal.
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· | Super Fast - produces an archive with even less compression than Fast and Normal.
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· | None - produces an archive file that is not compressed. This level of compression is the fastest.
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Folders
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Include Subfolders
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Click this check box to include the subfolders in the archive. Files are archived with the paths stored in the archive file.
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Junk Folder Names
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Does not include folder paths in the archive file. For example, if you add C:\documents\*.doc, the .doc files are included into the root folder of the zip archive.
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Store Filenames in 8.3 Format
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Ensures that filenames are stored with the 8.3 name format, such as foo_mon.txt, especially important for FAT file systems.
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Include System and Hidden Files
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Archives system and hidden files in the zip file.
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Password
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Enter a password that is required to unzip the archive, if you want to protect the file.
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Comment
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Enter a memo note for the zip file.
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Variable
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Allows you to add a variable to the action or triggering event that you selected. You must place the cursor in a edit box in the settings dialog window of the action or event and then click the {V} button.
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Extract Files
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