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Input Data Tool - Passing the name of which file if using an archive format

jackchoy
7 - Meteor

For Input Data, I frequently use the "Output File Name as Field" option to tag which flat file I'm using.

 

If I use a zip or other archive file, is there a way to pass not just the name of the .zip file, but the actual file within the zip file that I'm using?

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davidskaife
14 - Magnetar

Hi @jackchoy 

 

I'm assuming your using 'File Name Only' option? If you change it to 'Full Path' you should get the zip file name and the File your extracting:

 

DavidSkaife_0-1660749638316.png

 

You could then parse out the names you need.

jackchoy
7 - Meteor

Thanks, David.

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