Extract Zip File Step

The Extract Zip File step unpacks a .zip archive. Use it to get to files stored in a compressed format as part of your automation.

How to Use the Extract Zip File Step

Add this step to your process to decompress a .zip file into a folder you choose.

Step 1: Add the Extract Zip File Step

1. Open your process in the Robotiq.ai editor.
2. Drag and drop the "Extract Zip File" step into your workflow.

Step 2: Set Up Parameters

1. Select the "Extract Zip File" step.
2. Fill in the information in the Parameters Explained section below.

Parameters Explained

Step name (Optional)

• A custom name for this step in your process.
• Example: Extract Downloaded Reports

Zip File Path (Required)

• The full path to the .zip file you want to extract.
• This can be a string variable or a direct file path.
• Example: C:\Downloads\reports.zip or {{zipFilePathVariable}}

Extraction Path (Required)

• The full path to the folder where the .zip file contents will go.
• This can be a string variable or a direct folder path.
• Example: C:\ExtractedReports or {{outputFolderPath}}
• If the folder doesn't exist, the system will make it.

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