If you are using data integration tools like or ArcGIS , you can automate the process of writing features directly into a ZIP archive:
You can drag your project folder into a dated subfolder and manually compress it to ensure no data is lost during updates. MySirenaOfficial.zip
: Best for writing data objects directly from memory without creating a temporary file on your disk. If you are using data integration tools like
In systems like the NIH Era Commons, you can select specific "features" (reviewers/applications) and use a "Generate Appls ZIP" button to bundle them for download. To help you with this, I've outlined the
To help you with this, I've outlined the most common methods for writing or extracting features from a ZIP file based on the environment you might be using. 1. GIS & Data Engineering (FME / ArcGIS)
You can use the Iterate Feature Selection tool to split a feature class into individual shapefiles and then use a Python script tool to bundle them into your ZIP. 2. Python Automation
