How to locate ZappySys SSIS components in Visual Studio

Introduction

After installing the ZappySys SSIS PowerPack, many users expect new components to appear automatically in Visual Studio (SSDT). These include advanced tasks and data flow connectors that help you build better SSIS packages.

However, it’s not always clear where to find them inside the SSIS Toolbox.

How to locate ZappySys components in SSDT

1. Open Visual Studio (SQL Server Data Tools).
2. Start a new SSIS project or open an existing one: Go to File > New > Project > Business Intelligence > Integration Services Project.
3. In the package designer, go to the Control Flow tab. If the SSIS Toolbox isn't visible, right-click anywhere and select SSIS Toolbox.
4. In the toolbox, look for tasks that start with ZS — these are ZappySys Control Flow Tasks.
5. Switch to the Data Flow tab. The toolbox will refresh automatically.
6. In the Data Flow toolbox, find components starting with ZS — these are ZappySys Data Flow Components.

What if you don’t see any ZappySys components?

If you’ve installed the PowerPack but don’t see anything in your toolbox, don’t worry — this is a common issue. It usually means SSDT didn’t refresh the toolbox automatically.

The problem

ZappySys components like the ZS REST API Task are missing from both Control Flow and Data Flow. They all start with ZS, so if you can’t find them, something’s off.

The fix: manually refresh the toolbox

1. Open your SSIS project in Visual Studio.
2. Open any .dtsx package file.
3. Right-click inside the SSIS Toolbox.
4. Select Refresh Toolbox.

This should reload all components, including ZappySys ones.

Still not seeing them?

Here are a few things to check:

• Did you install the right bit version (32-bit or 64-bit) that matches your SSDT?
• Try restarting Visual Studio after installing PowerPack.
• Make sure you’re using SSDT for Visual Studio 2015 or later, depending on your SQL Server version.

Need more help? Check out this support article:
👉 I don’t see PowerPack components in SSIS Toolbox

Conclusion

Once installed, ZappySys SSIS components should appear in both Control Flow and Data Flow toolboxes. If not, refreshing the toolbox or checking SSDT compatibility usually solves it.

After everything loads correctly, you’re ready to build powerful ETL workflows using ZappySys tasks and connectors.

Need help?

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