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# Zip operation

# Zip operation {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Compress one or more record attachments into a single zip archive. You can also manage
the contents of a zip archive by removing specific attachments from the zipped file.
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Operation | Zip operation that archives the attachments in the required record. |
| Source Attachment Records | Records that contain the attachments that you want to archive. |
| Target Zip File Name | Name of the zipped archive. |
| Target record | Record that you want to archive the attachments to. |
| Target Table | Table related to the target record. The table is automatically populated when you select the record from the Target record field. |
| Advanced Options ||
| Delete Source Files | Field used to remove the original attachments from the source record after the attachments are archived. |
[Table 1. Zip step]

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## Action error evaluation {#zip-operation__id_lg2_4s3_15b}

If this step fails
:   Data type: Choice

    Option to continue running the next step or go to error evaluation. To use the step status code or message for a custom action error condition, see [Action error evaluation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UX~xSz7YRW1LunX5VfnB7A "Enable actions to catch step failures and continue running. Identify when specific error conditions occur and return your own action status code, status message, and error state.").