How to append files to existing archive

How to append files to existing archive

Zip Task doesn't support appending files to existing archive. Use the workaround below to accomplish your goal:

  • Setup Zip Task to extract the existing archive to a folder.
  • Copy one or more files you want appended in the folder you have extracted.
  • Compress the folder using Zip Task into a new archive.
  • Overwrite the original archive with the new archive.

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