Archive

Overview

The Archive component allows you to create a ZIP or TAR archive from a set of files. You can also append files to an existing archive, provided it matches the specified format.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
outputFormat	string	✅	The format of the archive file. Options: zip, tar.
fileName	string	✅	The name of the output archive file, including the extension.
files	object	❌	List of files to be added to the archive. Each file is represented by its fileId.
archiveFileID	string	❌	The ID of an existing archive file. If provided, new files will be appended to this archive.

Output Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
fileId	string	The unique ID of the newly created or updated archive file.
fileName	string	The name of the archive file.

Instructions

1. Select Output Format:

   • Choose between zip or tar as the output format.

2. Provide File Name:

   • Specify a name for the archive file, ensuring it includes the appropriate extension (.zip or .tar).

3. Add Files to Archive:

   • Upload or select files using their fileId.

   • If an archiveFileID is provided, new files will be appended to the existing archive.

4. Processing:

   • The component processes and creates the archive, returning the generated file’s fileId and fileName.

Use Cases

• Batch File Compression: Combine multiple files into a single ZIP or TAR archive.

• Incremental Archiving: Append files to an existing archive for ongoing data collection.

• Data Backup & Export: Store or transfer multiple files efficiently as a single archive.

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