Create a *zip Files in workflow

Question

Hello,

Have you ever had to create a zip file in ACC that would contain multiple *.csv/*.txt files.

A client (who's currently getting migrated from SFMC to Adobe) runs Exports weekly and creates seven (7) *.csv files. These files are then zipped into one file (ex: Client_Email_Send_2020_03_26.zip)

I found some information online, and have already reached out to Adobe Support to see if I have have the necessary utilities installed on the server.

https://docs.adobe.com/content/help/en/campaign-classic/using/automating-with-workflows/general-operation/how-to-use-workflow-data.html#zipping-or-encrypting-a-file

I've also tried to use some information I got from Adobe Experience League and get an 'Can not open file.." error.

I've never done this in ACC before - especially since in ACS - you can choose to output the file as a *zip. Not sure how I need to proceed.

The *csv file output to a FTP (which I can access through FileZilla) that was set up in Adobe.

Milan_Vucetic · Accepted Answer

Hi @holmes74338504

you may use the following code in the Script node (chose Shell script):

# zip all .csv files
cd /some/directory/which/contain/files/
tar -cvf PreferedNameOfZipFile /some/directory/which/contain/files/*.csv

Regards,

Milan

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