2018.2

Output
This task outputs the data file it received with no modification. Metadata and job files are not
touched either.
Task properties
General Tab
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Zip file name: Enter the name of the zipped file. In this variable property box, you may
enter static characters, variables, job information elements, data selections, or any
combination of these.
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Output folder: Enter the name of the folder in which you want the decompressed files to
be stored.
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File mask: Enter a file name mask to specify which files must be decompressed. Leave
the default value of *.* to decompress all the files found within the zip.
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Password: Enter a password if the zip file is password protected.
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Restore path structure: Select if you want the complete file structure to be rebuilt from
the output folder to the decompressed files.
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Force directories: Select if you want to allow the system to create new folders when
required. If this option is not select and the Decompress file action task tries to save a file
to a folder that does not exist, the task will fail.
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Overwrite existing files: Select if you want decompressed files that have the same name
as existing files to overwrite the existing files.
On Error Tab
For a description of the options on the On Error tab see "Using the On Error tab" on page88.
Comments Tab
The Comments tab is common to all tasks. It contains a text area (Task comments) that lets
you write comments about the task. These comments are saved when the dialog is closed with
the OK button, and are displayed in the Task Comments Pane.
Check the option Use as step description to display the text next to the icon of the plugin in
the Process area.
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