Looking for a way to quickly "zip" files from multiple folders
I do a weekly task that has been very tedious and I was looking for a way to maybe make it more efficient. I work in the GIS Field and there is a folder that we get updates from an outside contractor. I was tasked with updating our cloud mapping application but the only way it takes updates is to upload zip files of the "shapefiles." Up to now I have had to go into each individual folder and archive each component of the shape file folder by folder. I was wondering if there was a way where I can run a tool or a script that would automatically zip all the folder contents using the filename of the shapefile. I posted images that will hopefully clear up what I am trying to accomplish.
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Multiple workable solutions were posted. I suggest an even split between the experts
John Hurst ID: 41742717
NVIT ID: 41742851
Eirman ID: 41743137
Bill Prew ID: 41743185
John Hurst ID: 41742717
NVIT ID: 41742851
Eirman ID: 41743137
Bill Prew ID: 41743185
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Sorry for the delay, I used a combination of the WinRAR approach and the BAT Script. Also got some help from this program. http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php
Bulk Rename Utility
Bulk Rename Utility
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The result I need is demonstrated by the second image. The "Shapefile" consists of 4 of the components, the .shp, .prj, .shx, and .dbf. The archive file in the image is just what I was trying to accomplish.
Each one of the folders in the first image contains those 4 components of the "shapefile" and I need an archive of those 4 components in a zip file for each folder. It is hard to explain but I hope that helps.