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# Use the CreateFile component

# Use the CreateFile component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Zip an existing folder or create a zip file by using the CreateFile component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the CreateFile component. For more information about these properties, see [Properties of the Zip components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/46Ny1IAqQBt2FvYcQlOqLA "Learn about the properties of the Zip components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesZip.
2. Drag the CreateFile component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the CreateFile component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (zipFilePath) | Location of the zip file along with the zip file name that needs to be created. For example, <kbd class="ph userinput">C:\Users\abel.tutor\Downloads\test.zip</kbd> | Yes |
   | Data In (Path) | Location of the source file or folder. For example, for file- <kbd class="ph userinput">C:\Users\abel.tutor\Downloads\test.txt</kbd> For example, for folder- <kbd class="ph userinput">C:\Users\abel.tutor\Downloads</kbd> | Yes |
   | Type | Open port properties and then select either File or Folder from the Static Value field. | Yes |
   | Data Out (Boolean) | Returns True if the file is successfully created to the specified location. Otherwise, returns False. | Yes |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | Yes |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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