---
title: "Get Module Zip File For Entity"
slug: "get-module-zip-file-for-entity"
tags: ["module", "zip file", "entity"]
updated: 2023-01-13T20:59:49Z
published: 2023-01-13T20:59:49Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/get-module-zip-file-for-entity"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.decisions.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Module Zip File For Entity

| ## Step Details |
| --- |
| **Introduced in Version** | 4.0.0 |
| **Last Modified in Version** | 5.12.0 |
| **Location** | System > Advanced > Import - Export |

The **Get Module Zip File For Entity** step generates a Zip file for a Data Structures, given the input as EntityID. The Zip files primarily get stored at C:\Program Files\Decisions\Decisions Server\Instances\Control\Export\Downloads.

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## Properties

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entity Id | The Id of the desired entity | String |

#### Outputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Output | Zip file for the Entity | String |

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## Example Inputs and Outputs

| Entity Id | Output |
| --- | --- |
| 08da6f2e-eafc-755c-1f24-2223a4075e85 | C:\Program Files\Decisions\Decisions Server\Instances\Control\Export\Downloads\ProjectA-13012023-035355.zip |
| Empty | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |
| Null | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |

#### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1673641124882.png)

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## Common Errors

### [BusinessRule] could not find entity

If the entity field is empty or null, an error will occur. To correct this, ensure that the value is entered or mapped correctly.

#### Exception Message:

```csharp
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.BusinessRuleException: [BusinessRule] could not find entity 
at DecisionsFramework.ServiceLayer.Services.ImportExport.ImportExportSteps.GetModuleZipFileForEntity(String entityid)
```

## Related

- [Publish Module To Server](/publish-module-to-server.md)
- [Export Module For Entity](/export-module-for-entity.md)
- [Export Module](/export-module.md)
- [Get All Module Names](/get-all-module-names.md)
- [Attach to Module](/attach-to-module.md)