Use the AddFile component

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Add a file to an existing zip archive by using the AddFile component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    About this task

    You can configure the properties for the AddFile component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Zip components.

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Zip.
    2. Drag the AddFile component to the Design surface.
    3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
    4. Connect the data and control ports of the AddFile component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port type Purpose of connection Mandatory?
      Data In (zipFilePath) Takes the zipFilePath from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data In (directoryPath) Takes the directory path from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data Out Returns True if the file is successfully added to the specified zip archive. 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
    5. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.