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Compressing a File into a .zip Format for FieldView Cab

Overview

Files to be loaded into Data Inbox must be compressed into a .zip format. These instructions detail how to compress your files.

How to zip a file on a PC:

    1. Locate the file that you would like to compress/zip on your laptop, desktop or USB drive.

    2. Right click on the file or folder you would like to compress and hover the cursor over the Send To option, then select the Compressed (zipped) folder. 

    3. The new compressed/zipped folder will appear on your desktop.

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    How to zip a file on a Mac:

      1. Locate the file that you would like to compress/zip on your laptop, desktop or USB drive.

      2. Right click on the file or folder you would like to compress and select Compress "name of file".

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      3. The new compressed/zipper folder will appear above the original file in Finder.

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      Once your file has been compressed, you can proceed with importing your data using FieldView's Data Inbox.