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# Use the AddFiles component

# Use the AddFiles component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Add multiple files to an existing zip archive by using the AddFiles component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the AddFiles component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Zip components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/N5i7qWojziyyOpY22fyz1Q "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 AddFile component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d92L75lHSFmmidzeOPPgTw "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 AddFiles 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) | 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 files are 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. | No |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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