Zip Directory

Creates a .zip archive from a source directory.

Parameters

Source Directory

Required

Full path to the directory that should be compressed. Remember to include the [Download Content] PowerBrick when using $PackageRoot.

Zip File Path

Required

Full path to the .zip file that should be created, for example C:\Temp\archive.zip.

Overwrite Existing Zip File

Required — Default: True

Enable to replace an existing zip file at the destination path. Disable to keep the existing file unchanged.

Details

• Category: File and directory
• Brick ID: Directory-Zip

Raw JSON definition

• JSON

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