DMXzone Zip Processor Reference

A more detailed overview of the features

In this article we'll take a closer look at the options, which are available within the DMXzone Zip Processor extension. Once the extension is installed, all of them are available under the DMXzone Server Connect action steps. So, let see what you can do with files to zip, folder to zip, unzip files, zip list and get zip comment. 


Features

Files to Zip

Name and Zip file

Name your zip and enter the path to the new zip file. From the available options you can directly select the zip within your site or from a Server Connect Data Binding.

File(s) to Add

You can add as many files as you want to your zip, from the + button. They can also be from a dynamic source.

Comment

You can add a simple comment about the zip or attach a whole file with detailed instruction via the built-in editor.

Built-in editor

If you have a file with larger description from a file, you can open and add it directly from the editor. Additionally, if you need to make last minute adjustments on the text, you can do it directly in the editor.

Folder to Zip

Name and Zip file

Name your zip and enter the path to the new zip file. From the available options you can directly select the zip within your site or from a Server Connect Data Binding.

Folder

Select the folder, which you want to be zipped. You can browse it or select it from a dynamic source.

Comment and Built-in Editor

Again, you can add a comment to your zipped folder(s), edit it in the built-in editor or add a comment from a file.

Recursive

The option allows you to not only zip a folder but also its subfolders.

UnZip Files

Name and Zip file

Name your zip and enter the path to your zip file. From the available options you can directly select the zip within your site or from a Server Connect Data Binding.

Destination

Enter the path on your server, where the zipped files or folders will be extracted.

Overwrite

The option allows you to overwrite files with the same names in an existing folder.

Zip List

Zip file

Choose the zip file so that its contents is listed as data in DMXzone Server Connect.

Get Zip Comment

Zip file

Add a comment zip to your packed files or folders so the user can see your instructions, for example, before unzipping them.

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