Specify what files are to be excluded from compression based on their name and extension as well as their creation, modification, or last access date and time.
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| Exclude files | Provide file mask to specify exclusion of files with particular names or extensions from being added to archive · Learn file masks and wildcards
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| Exclude folders | Define the folders or subfolders you do not want to include in the archive. Partial paths are acceptable for specifying exclusions. This Action recognizes folder masks and wildcards. Separate multiple exclusions with | a vertical bar · Learn folder masks and wildcards
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| Date after… | Files will be excluded from being compressed on basis of their age (when it is more recent than specified). |
| Date before… | Files will be excluded from being compressed on basis of their age (when it is more recent than specified). |
| File date to use | Choose which file timestamp to use when applying the exclusion filter:
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| Interactive preview | Shows interactive preview of the advanced date filter. It automatically excludes files of different types—new or old, recently modified, lately used, etc. |
| Time units |  Define and set a time frame in any given preferred format—be it milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, or days. |
| Variable Wizard |  Use dynamic data input—substitute a parameter from a file, web, connected Trigger, other Actions, date and time presets, etc. |
Note
- The Zip Files exclude feature may display slightly different messages based on user's selected date ranges and types (exact or dynamic), and selected File date to use option—Creation date, Last modified date, or Last accessed date:
- Do not compress files that are modified in last…
- Do not compress files that are accessed after…
- Do not compress files that are created before last…
- Do not compress files that are created before…
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