FME can read file or folder datasets stored in a compressed (zip) folder. Upon being read, the data will be extracted and used just as if it were a normal dataset. FME is able to read data stored directly in a zip file, or within a top-level sub-folder.
Defining a zipped dataset to be read is as simple as selecting that zip file from within any of FME’s dataset selection tools.
For example, when adding a reader:
Note: If the file extensions inside the zipped folder are different (for example, png and
PNG), include \*.* to open all of the files within the folder. For example, C:\ZIPSTER\zipster.zip\*.*
Note: If the files you wish to open are in a folder nested within a top-level folder, include \**\ to navigate to the next folder. For example, C:\ZIPSTER\*.zip\**\*.shp