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This is the File New Button.  Choose it when you want to create a new archive.


This is the Open button.  It allows you to use a dialog box to open and create a new window to view the contents of an archive.  This is provides an alternate method to double clicking on an archive icon to open a file.


This is the Extract Button.  It performs several functions.

1 Select an archive in the directory window, then press this button to extract it.

2 Select files in an archive window and press this button to extract them from the archive.

3 Select several different archives in the directory window, pressing this button will give you a batch

extraction of all the selected files at once.


This is the Compress Button.  Select files in the directory window and then press this button.  Zip Manager will display the File New dialog and let you enter the information required to create a new archive from the selected files.


This is the Delete Button.  Select files in either the directory or archive window and press this button to delete them.


This is the Select All Button.  Press it to select all of the files in the directory or archive window.


This is the Print Button.  It prints the contents of the archive presently displayed in the archive window.  It will not print files in the directory window.  It was designed to give you a hard copy listing of an archive only


This is the Virus Detection Button.  With it you can scan for a virus in selected files, sub directories, or all of the files contained in an archive.


This is the Display Files Button.  It allows you to select the type of files that are displayed in the directory or archive window.  You can display archive files only, program files only, or enter you own combinations .

  Note:  You can enter multiple file selection parameters by separating each option with a semi colon.

For Example:  To display all files that match the .PCX and .BMP extensions you would enter *.PCX;*.BMP


This is the File Info Button.  It displays the following statistics for files in an open archive only.

1  The total un-compressed size of the files contained in the archive

2  Size of the archive compressed

3  Percent the files in the archive have been compressed


This is the E Mail Button.  The network and Windows NT versions of Zip Manager are completely E Mail enabled programs that support the Microsoft Mail API.


This is the Trash Can Button.  You can drag files from the directory or archive windows and drop them on the trash can to delete them.  You can also delete files by pressing this button.


This is the Clear Archive Window Button.  It will clear the contents of the currently selected archive window.  This feature allows you to work with a large number of archives WITHOUT having to open a new window for each archive.


This is the Help Button.  Pressing this button will display the Zip Manager help contents page.  Remember: Zip Manager uses Context Sensitive Help, for any dialog box or menu item.  You can press the F1 key or the help button for help with the currently selected action.


This is the Drive Selection Combo Box.  Use it when you want to change the drive that is currently displayed in the active directory window.  It will display all available drives including Ram Drives, Network Drives, and CD ROM drives.


This is the Drive Bar and the Drive Icons.  It is designed to let you easily Drag and Drop archive files and selected files to the currently logged directory of the drive icon.  Clicking once on the drive button will take you to the current directory of that drive.


Welcome To Zip Manager

Zip Manager is a specially designed utility for the management of compressed archive files  In addition it offers most of the conventional file management capabilities of the Windows File Manager.  Some of the features unique to Zip Manager are:

  ZMZIP and ZMUNZIP our Windows based integral compression utilities

  Right Mouse Button Menus For The Archive And Directory Windows.

  A Complete Application, no other programs required.

  Manager and Express Mode for archive management

  Macro Capability

  Application Launch

  A File Manager extension that adds Zip Manager to the File Manager Menu

  Full drag and drop server and client capability

  Virus Detection


Zip Manager Contents

Zip Manager is a powerful tool that lets you manage and work with archive files as if they were sub directories. Most of its functionality is very similar to the Windows File Manager when used in Manager Mode.  Express mode allows you to create new archives and manage existing archives faster and easier than ever before.

Use the scroll bars to see more help topics.  To learn how to use Help, press F1.

Introduction...

What Is Zip Manager

What Are Archive Files

Using ZMZIP & ZMUNZIP and Other Archive Programs

Registration Information

Drag and Drop Help

Using A File Manager With Zip Manager

Accelerator Key Reference

Tool Bar Reference

How To...

Use Manager Mode

Use Express Mode

Use The Right Mouse Button Popup Menus

Work with Files and Directories

Set Up Zip Manager

Setup Applications

Define Macros

Move Around in Zip Manager

Get Technical Support


Working With Files
Working with Files and Directories

Use the Scroll Bars to see more help topics.

For help on working with files and directories, choose one of the following tasks:

Accelerator Key Reference

Add An Item To A Group

Associate Files With Applications

Change Display Options

Copying Files And Directories

Create A New Group

Creating Directories

Deleting Files And Directories

Display and Change File Properties

Displaying Files By Type

Naming Files And Directories

Moving Files

Renaming Files And Directories

Run A Program

Scan For A Virus

Selecting Files

Starting Applications

Toolbar Reference

Turn On/Off Confirmation Messages

Updating A Window


Manager Mode Commands
Using Manager Mode

Manager Mode allows you to manage archives as if they were sub directories.  Each archive file is represented in the directory window with an archive icon.  These are the ARJ Icons [image], and the ZIP Icons [image].

Use the Scroll Bars to see more help topics.

For help on working with Archives in Manager Mode, choose one of the following tasks:

Create A New Archive

Add Files To An Archive

Extract Files From An Archive

Delete Files From An Archive

Move Files Into An Archive

Freshen An Archive

Update An Archive

Join ARJ Files

Rename Files In An ARJ

Test Archive Integrity

Select All

Comment An Archive Title

Comment Selected Files

Read Comments

Convert To Other Formats

Make A Self Extracting Archive

Repair A Damaged Archive

Scan For A Virus

Set Archive Program Switches

View Archive Progress

Printing Archive Contents

Add An Item In An Archive To A Group

View Archive File Statistics


Express Mode Commands
Using Express Mode

Express mode is an enhanced version of  Zip Manager 3.01's dialog box archive management approach.  Users wanted both the power of Manager mode for serious archive management and the simplicity and ease of use provided by Express Mode.  Express Mode uses a subset of the menu options available with Manager Mode, to eliminate duplication of functionality and to keep Express Mode as simple and straight forward as possible.

For help on working with Archives in Express Mode, choose one of the following tasks:

Create A New Archive

Add Files To An Archive

Extract Files From An Archive

Delete Files From An Archive

Move Files Into An Archive

Freshen An Archive

Update An Archive

Test Archive Integrity

Make A Self Extracting Archive

Repair A Damaged Archive

Set Archive Program Switches

View Archive Progress

Printing Archive Contents


Moving Around in Zip Manager

For help on moving around in Zip Manager, choose one of the following tasks:

Arranging Windows and Icons

Changing Drives and Directories

Opening Another Directory/Archive Window

Switching Between Directory/Archive Windows


File Properties
Displaying and Changing File Properties

You can use Zip Manager to display file information, such as file size and the date you last modified a file. You can also change properties, such as file attributes.

For help on displaying or changing file properties, choose one of the following tasks:

Changing File Properties

Displaying File Information


Changing Display Options

For help on changing Zip Manager display options, choose one of the following tasks:

Arranging Windows and Icons

Changing the Font

Turning Off The Tool And Drive Bar


What Is Zip Manager
What Is Zip Manager?	Print this topic

Zip Manager is a complete application (no other programs required) that allows you to create, organize, and manage archive files In addition you can also manage your normal files and directories. You can use Zip Manager to move and copy files, create, view, and perform a wide variety of functions on archive files, start applications, and print the contents of archive files.  Zip Manager is completely compatible with programs like "Stacker" and Double Space, which increase available drive space.

In Zip Manager, your files, directories, and archive files are displayed in a directory window. The left half displays the directory, and the right half displays the contents of the currently selected archive. When you select a different directory in the directory window, the files in that directory are displayed in the left half of the window. In the directory window, each filename has an icon next to it, indicating what type of file it is. The archive window will also display these icons when you have an archive selected.

Directories

Parent Directories of the current directory.

Program files, PIFs, and Batch files.

Document files. These files are associated with applications.

ARJ Archive files.

ZIP Archive Files.

Comments in archives are shown with the comment icon.  To read the comment double click on the comment icon.

Wave files.

AVI files. These are the windows AVI multimedia audio and video files

All other files.


Archive Files
Archive File Types	Print this topic

An Archive file is a group of files that have been compressed with a file compression utility. Zip Manager has it own file compression programs ZMZIP and ZMUNZIP which create 100% compatible Zip 2.04 format files.  ZMZIP and ZMUNZIP are BUILT IN to Zip Manager, which means you have 2 less files to worry about and more free disk space.

In addition Zip Manager supports both the ARJ and PKZIP file archive programs.  Using Zip Manager allows you to conserve disk space by compressing files that you are not currently using.  Archive files aid greatly in reducing the time it takes to send files to another computer with a modem, this is one of the most popular uses of archive files.

Files with the extension of ARJ, ZIP and EXE are the archive types that Zip Manager supports for both compression and extraction.  You do have the ability to convert files from ARC and LZH files however.


Other Programs Required By Zip Manager
ZMZIP ZMUNZIP and Other Archive Programs 	Print this topic

Zip Manager Version   is a stand alone file compresssion program. There are a few features that either were impractical to implement in a Windows environment (self extracting EXE files), were proprietary (password encryption), or were of marginal benefit (multiple volumes). It was important for Zip Manager to support these feautres as it always has. If you need to use any of the features listed below please refer to Apendix G of the documentation for more info on the support programs shown below.

Special Feature	Support Program Needed

Creating Self Extracting Archives	ARJ or ZIP2EXE

Extracting Password Protected Files	ARJ or PKUNZIP

Multiple Floppy Disk Volumes	ARJ or PKZIP


Tool Bar Reference
Tool Bar Reference	Print this topic

Shown below is the Zip Manager tool and drive bar.  Click on the item you have a question about.


Accelerator Key Reference
Accelerator Key Reference	Print this topic

Listed below are all of the keyboard shortcut keys. You might want to print this topic for future reference.

Create A New Archive	CTRL + N

Open An Archive	CRTL + O

Copy Files	CTRL + C

Extract Files From An Archive	CTRL + X

Add Files To An Archive	CTRL + A

Move Files Into An Archive	CTRL + M

Delete Files 	Del

Freshen An Archive	CTRL + F

Update An Archive	CTRL + U

Rename Files In An Archive	CTRL + R

Test An Archive	CTRL + T

Join Archives	CTRL + J

Close An Archive Window	CTRL + F4

Next Archive Window	CTRL + F6

Select All Files In An Archive	SHIFT + A

Tile Vertically	SHIFT + F4

Cascade	SHIFT + F5

Tile Horizontally	SHIFT + F6

Change Properties	ALT + ENTER

Create a New Window	ALT + W

Change Directory	ALT + D

File Copy	F8

File Move	F7

Refresh Window	F5


Registration Information
How To Register Zip Manager 	Print this topic

Thank you for taking the time to find out how to register your copy of Zip Manager. To register you copy of Zip Manager, you can access our registration form built into the help,Click here to access the registration form

and print it.  Or use the REGISTER.FRM that came with your program.

The registration fee for Zip Manager  is $49.95 + $3.00 shipping in US Funds.

We welcome Visa, Master Card, American Express, checks, money orders, and foreign checks drawn on a US BANK.  You can phone in your order using your Visa or Master Card Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 PM MST. The TOLL FREE order phone number is 1-800-468-1438

Questions, correspondence, bug reports, and suggestions should be directed to:

Software Excellence By Design Inc.

14801 North 12th Street

Phoenix, AZ  85022

Voice (602) 375-9928

Fax   (602) 375-9928

Orders Only 1-800-468-1438

BBS   (602) 375-0531 9600 Baud V32 V42

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CIS   72200,576


Associating Files With Applications
Associating Files with Applications	Print this topic

When you associate a file with an application, you can open the file and start the application at the same time. If a file is associated with an application, there is a document-file icon next to the filename in the directory window.

  To associate a file with an application:

1	Select the name of the file you want to associate with an application.

2	From the File menu, choose Associate.

3	In the Associate dialog box, select the application you want to associate with the file.

4	Choose the OK button.


Starting Applications
Starting Applications	Print this topic

You can use Zip Manager to start your applications.

  To start an application

 Double-click the program file or document file.

   Or select the file, and then press ENTER.

  To start an application and open a file by using the Run command

1	Select the program file for the application you want to run.

2	From the File menu, choose Run.

3	In the Run dialog box, specify the file you want to execute.

You can use the browse button to find the program you want to run if you don't remember its name or location.

4	Choose the OK button.

Zip Manager remembers the last 10 programs that were run and builds a list of them in the combo box at the bottom of the run dialog.  You can save yourself the time of re-typing a command by choosing it from the list.  In addition you can specify if you would like to have the program run minimized when it starts by checking the run minimized box.

For help with the Run dialog box, choose the Help button or press F1 while using the dialog box.


Confirmation Messages
Turning Off Confirmation Messages 	Print this topic

If you do not want a confirmation dialog message to appear each time you delete or replace files and directories, you can change the confirmation settings. You can also turn off messages that appear when you perform certain mouse actions, such as moving and copying.  These options also apply to files contained in archives.

  To turn off confirmation messages

1	From the Options menu, choose Confirmation.

2	In the confirmation dialog box, clear the check boxes for the tasks you want to

perform without receiving a confirmation message.

3	Choose the OK button.


Getting Technical Support
Getting Technical Support 	Print this topic

If you are having trouble with Zip Manager , you have the following help options available to you.

  First make sure that you have the most current version of the program.  Call our BBS at the number shown in the readme.txt file and check for upgrades or patches that may be available.

  Second See Appendix A of the User's Guide

  Shareware Evaluation Users

You can get help by calling our BBS at 602-375-0531 (2400 Baud) or 602-375-9945  (9600 Baud)

Leave a message to the sysop regarding your problem. You will have an answer in a few days.

You can Fax us with your problem at 602-375-9928.  We will return your answer by Fax only so be sure to include your fax number with your question.

You can leave a message in our Compuserve mailbox.  Our CIS ID number is 72200,576

  Registered Users

You can use the options outlined above, and you can also get direct phone help. Before you call for help YOU MUST HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER READY. It will be the first thing we will ask you for when you call.

The tech support phone number is 602-375-9928 and is available from 9:00 am until 3:00 PM Monday - Friday.

  Please Note: Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time All Year Long. When daylight savings is in effect we are the same time as the West Coast. The rest of the year we are on the same time as Denver, 1 hour later than the west coast.


Setup Zip Manager Defaults
 Setting Up Zip Manager 	Print this topic

Zip Manager Version 5.1 requires no special setup since it is a stand alone file compresssion program. There are a few features that either were impractical to implement in a Windows environment (self extracting EXE files), were proprietary (password encryption), or were of marginal benefit (multiple volumes). It was important for Zip Manager to support these feautres as it always has. If you need to use any of the features listed below  please  refer to Apendix G.

Feature	Support Program Needed

Creating Self Extracting Archives	ARJ or ZIP2EXE

Extracting Password Protected Zip Files	ARJ or PKUNZIP

Multiple Floppy Disk Volumes	ARJ or PKZIP

Setting Up The Zip Manager Program Defaults

Its time to configure Zip Manager.  Start the program by double clicking on the program icon in its Program Manager group window.

1.  After starting Zip Manager , select Options from the main menu.

2.  Select Setup

Defining The Default Directories

Zip Manager allows you to define the following:

1.  The Default Extraction Directory. Enter the drive and directory where you want Zip Manager to extract the files stored in the archive(s) you are working with.  You may want to set this to a ram drive to speed up the extraction process.

2.  Default Archive Directory. Enter the drive and directory where you want Zip Manager to create new archives. You may want to create a directory dedicated to archive storage. This option will allow Zip Manager to create all of its new archives in this directory saving you the time and trouble of copying them to this directory later.

3.  Default Work Directory.  Enter the drive and directory where you want Zip Manager to start. You may want to set this to your default archive directory so all of your archives will be readily available in the directory list box when the program starts. The program will start in this directory each time it is run.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT:  Make sure that you do NOT set conflicting work directories!  To check this highlight the Zip Manager icon and press ALT + ENTER.  Look at the Work Directory edit field, MAKE SURE that this feild is EMPTY.  Failure to do so may cause Zip Manager to start in the wrong directory.

ARC Archive Extraction Program

4.  If you want to convert files from ARC format to ZIP format enter the program name to use for ARC extraction: C:\ZIPMGR5\ARC-E.COM for example.  You can leave this set to NONE if you don't need this option

LZH Archive Extraction Program

4.  If you want to convert files from ARC format to ZIP format enter the program name to use for ARC extraction:  C:\ZIPMGR5\LHARC.EXE for example.  You can leave this set to NONE if you don't need this option

Save Open Archive Windows At Program Shutdown

6.  You can specify in the Setup Dialog whether you want to use the Window Memory feature or not.  As with the rest of Zip Manager we have designed it to give you the utmost in flexibility and options. When you close Zip Manager it will remember all of the child windows that were open and their position.  It even remembers the Zip or ARJ file that were in each window!  The next time you start the program it will re-open the windows and the Zip or ARJ files you were last working with if this option is checked.

PERFORMANCE NOTE: If you enable this option it will take Zip Manager longer to start since it must open the child windows and check for the existence of the archive file you had open last.


Setting Archive Switches
 Setting The Archive Program Switches	Print this topic

ZMZIP ZMUNZIP Switch Options

The switches listed below are in addition to the switches that you choose as menu items.  Add, Extract, Freshen, and so forth are all menu selections in Zip Manager.  As a result they are not repeated here, the switch options shown below are those special situation switches that ZMZIP supports fully.  All of the switches are set by checking the appropriate radio buttons in the Zip Switches Dialog Box.  ZMZIP has comparable features to those found in both PKZIP and ARJ except for multiple volume support and password protection.  Since password encryption needed to be a constant we opted to let PKZIP and ARJ provide that support.  Now that tape drives have become so inexpensive , multiple volume floppy disk support makes little sense, and ARJ does a very good job with multiple volumes.  We strongly recommend using ARJ if you need to make secure and easily restoreable multiple floppy disk archives.

ZMZIP provides four different methods of compression, allowing you to choose the compression that best suits your needs.

Maximum Compression

This switch tells the program to use its most aggressive compression techniques to create the smallest archive size possible.  This is a good choice if you are trying to maximize the amount of hard drive space available.

Fast Compression

This switch tells the program to create its archives using a faster compression mode.  This method will most likely be the one you will use when doing compression of files to send on to others where maximum size isn't as big a concern.

Super Fast

This switch tells the program to create its archives using the fastest method possible.  This method will create archives that are at least 8 - 20% larger that the previous two options.

Store Only - No Compression

This allows you to add files to a Zip that are already compressed.  Zip files, GIF files, and ARJ files are examples of files that won't compress very much if at all.  Store only allows you to store several compressed files together in one Zip file without wasting time trying to compress them further.  HINT: By first storing the files with no compression, and then compressing that archive with maximum compression you can gain some tremendous compression rates with some file types.  You can reduce that size of an archive by 90% in some cases by using this method. This is the BEST way to store icons that are in ico format.  The size of your final archive will astound you!

Recurse Sub directories

This switch when checked will instruct the program to archive all of the files in the current directory AND to archive ANY  child directories that are below the current parent directory.  WARNING: If you try this from the root of your hard drive the archive program will try to archive your entire drive!

Retain Original Date On Update

When checked this will force the program to retain the original time and date for the archive.  If you add files to an archive on a daily basis the archive will retain the date and time stamp it was given when it was originally created.

Set Date To Newest Date

This will change the archive date and time stamp to the date of the most current file in the archive.

ZMZIP Path Storage Switches

Store Full Path Names

This will store the full path in the archive.  For example:  \data\bill\file name

Store Relative Path Names

This is a very useful command not provided by the archive program, but added by Zip Manager.  The relative path name would be the name of the first directory in sub directory tree you would be archiving.  Here's an example:

Lets assume you are compressing an archive with the following structure: Data\Sales\Bill\

With the relative path name option selected the path name stored in the archive would be \Sales\Bill instead of \Data\Sales\Bill\ since you started in the Sales directory.  Relative path names always treats the current directory as the root directory.

Exclude Path Names

As this option implies it will remove all path names from the archive no matter how many directories deep the recurse path option has gone when compressing the files.  This is very useful when you want to store several directories worth of data in one archive, but don't want or need to store the path name information in the archive.

ZMUNZIP Switches

Overwrite All

This switch will prevent the program from notifying you that a file your are extracting is already present on the target disk.  Be careful with the use of this switch as you may inadvertently overwrite newer files with the older version that was stored in the archive.

Only If Newer Than Target

Extract and overwrite the file only if the file in the archive is newer than the file on disk.

Don't Overwrite

This will prevent the program from overwriting ANY file on disk that already exists in the target drive/directory.

Restore Directory Structure

This will restore the entire directory structure stored in the archive.  See the path storage options for details.


Setting Up Applications
 Setting Up The Applications Menu	Print this topic

Setting Up Applications

This option allows you to setup programs that can be run directly from the Zip Manager  main menu.  You can enter a maximum of 12 programs, each one will have a separate menu item available when you  select Applications from the main menu.  You may want to run your communications software after creating an archive for example. Instead of having to waste extra keystrokes to run it, you can launch it immediately from the Zip Manager  Menu.  See the Zip Manager documentation for complete instructions. (manaul.wri)


Define Macros
 Defining Macros	Print this topic

Defining Macros

This option allows you to define archive commands that can be run directly from the Zip Manager  main menu.  You can enter a maximum of 36 different macros, each one will have a separate menu item available when you select Macros from the main menu.  Since there are literally 1000's of different command line switch combinations, this option gives you the flexibility to use any archive program with complex commands and only have to enter them once.

See the Zip Manager documentation for complete instructions on how to setup and use macros. (manual.wri)


Creating A New Archive
Manager Mode - Creating A New Archive 	Print this topic

  Follow these tasks to create a new archive file in Manager Mode.

1.  Select New from the File Menu.

2.  The New Archive dialog box will be displayed.

3.  Enter the name of the new archive, Zip Manager will add the proper extension (Zip Or Arj).

4.  Select the ARJ or ZIP radio button.

5.  Choose a target directory from the combo box, or use the browse button to select a different directory.

6.  A new window will be created with the name of your new archive in the caption bar.

7.  Select the files you want to add to the archive in the directory window.

8.  Now you can Drag the files to the new archive, Press CTRL + A, or press the Compress Tool on the tool bar

Note:  If you use the compress button, or press Ctrl + A, the cursor will change into the file folder cursor.  Move the cursor to a position that is over the archive window and click the left mouse button.

9.  Press OK to create the new archive.


Add Files To An Archive
Manager Mode - Adding Files To An Archive	Print this topic

1.  Select the files you want to add to an archive either from the directory list box or from one of the other archive child windows you have open.  Note: You can easily move files to and from different archive types simply by selecting the files in one archive, then holding down the left mouse button and the Ctrl key to add, or the Shift key to move, and drag the files onto another open archive window.  This flexible power makes it a simple process to handle and work with many archives at the same time.

2.  Choose Add from the menu,  press CTRL+ A on your keyboard, or press the compress button on the tool bar.

3.  The cursor will change into the file folder cursor.  Move the cursor to the archive window that will receive the files and click the left mouse button.


Extract Files From An Archive
Manager Mode - Extract Files From An Archive 	Print this topic

There are several ways to extract files from an archive in Manager Mode.

From the archive window...

Method 1:

1.  Select the files to extract in the archive window.

2.  Choose Edit and then Extract from the Edit Menu.

3.  The files will be extracted to the directory that was specified in the setup dialog as the default extraction directory.

Special Note:  When using the extract button, or when selecting Extract from the Edit Menu, a dialog will be displayed that will allow you to indicate where you want the files extracted.  You options are:

1.  The default extraction directory defined in the Zip Manager Setup

2.  The current directory

3.  Use the browse button to select an alternate directory.

If you would rather not see this prompt dialog you can turn it off from in the Confirmations dialog box.  Choose the Options Menu and then select Confirmations to turn this feature on and off.

Method 2:

1.  Select the files to extract in the archive window.

2.  Press and hold down the Ctrl Key to copy or the Shift Key to move and drag the files to the directory window of the currently active window, or you can drag the files to the directory window of any other child windows also open.

3.  Release the left mouse button and the files will be extracted to the directory where they were dropped.

Method 3:

1.  Select the files to extract in the archive window.

2.  Press and hold down the Ctrl Key to copy or the Shift Key to move and drag the files to a drive icon on the drive bar.

3.  The files will be extracted to the currently logged directory of that drive when you release the mouse button.

Extracting Multiple Archives

1.  In the directory window select the archives you want to extract.  These can be both Arj and Zip files.

2.  Select Extract from the Edit menu.

3.  The files will be extracted to the default extraction directory defined in the Zip Manager setup dialog.

You can also press the extract button from the tool bar to extract the files.

Special Note:  When using the extract button, or when selecting Extract from the Edit Menu, a dialog will be displayed that will allow you to indicate where you want the files extracted.  You options are:

1.  The default extraction directory defined in the Zip Manager Setup

2.  The current directory

3.  Use the browse button to select an alternate directory.

If you would rather not see this prompt dialog you can turn it off from in the Confirmations dialog box.  Choose the Options Menu and then select Confirmations to turn this feature on and off.


Delete Files From An Archive
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Deleting Files In An Archive

You can use Zip Manager to delete a file or group of files in an archive.

1.  Select the file, or files you want to delete.

2.  From the Edit menu, choose Delete.

3.  In the Delete dialog box, the selected files are listed.

4.  Choose the OK button.

You can select the files and you want to delete and drag them to the trash can on tool bar, or press the delete tool on the toolbar.  In addition you can also press the Del. key.  Note:  Before you delete a file, a message appears, asking whether you want to delete it. If you don't want to receive confirmation messages, you can turn them off by using the Confirmation command on the Options menu.


Move Files Into An Archive
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  Moving Files

Moving Files and Directories With A Mouse

To move a file or directory into an archive with the mouse

1.  Select the directory, file, or files you want to move.

2.  Press SHIFT while dragging the file(s) or directory icon(s) to an archive window.

3.  Release the left mouse button and the files will be moved into the archive.

Note: Unlike the Windows File Manager, Zip Manager will COPY files instead of moving them if the Shift Key is NOT pressed.

Moving Files and Directories With The Keyboard

To move files and directories into an archive using the Move command on the Edit menu

1.  Select the directory, file, or files you want to move.

2.  From the Edit menu, choose Move.

3. The cursor will change into the file folder cursor.  When it is over the correct archive window click on the window and the files will be moved into the archive.


Freshen
Manager Mode - Freshen An Archive	Print this topic

  To freshen an archive

1.  Select the archive in the directory window

2.  Select Freshen from the Edit Menu

Freshen looks at the files in the current archive and compares them with the same files located in the directory.  If any of the files in the directory are newer than the files in the archive the newer files are re-added to the archive.  This is an excellent way to keep your work stored in an archive up to date at all times.


Updating An Archive
Manager Mode - Updating An Archive	Print this topic

  To Update an Archive

1.  Select the archive in the directory window

2.  Select Update from the Edit Menu

Update looks at the files in the current archive and then adds all files not presently in the archive.  This is an excellent way to keep your archives up to date as you create new files.


Test An Archive
Manager Mode - Test Archive Integrity 	Print this topic

This will test the data integrity of selected archive.

1.  Select the archive in the directory window

2.  Select Test from the Edit Menu


Select All Files In An Archive
Manager Mode - Selecting All Files In An Archive 	Print this topic

Choose Select All from the Edit menu,

Or

Press the Select All button on the Tool Bar


Comment An Archive Title
Manager Mode - Comment An Archive Title	Print this topic

This allows you to add a comment that is displayed when the archive begins to be extracted.  Titles can be an overall comment about the contents of the archive or even an advertisement for a product or On-Line service.

  To create a title comment

1.  Select and open an archive into the archive window

2.. Choose Comment and the Title from the Edit Menu.

3.  The archive program will run and prompt you to enter your comment.

Special Note On Viewing Comments

Zip Manager displays each comment in an archive with a comment icon.   To read the comment select it in the archive and then press Enter or double click on the comment icon.   The read comment dialog box is displayed with the comment in a read only edit field.  When finished, Press OK.


Comment Selected Files In An Archive
Manager Mode - Comment Selected Files In An Archive 	Print this topic

You can add a comment to any specific file in an archive.

  To comment a selected file or files:

1.  Select and open an archive into the archive window

2.  Select a file in the archive to comment

3.  Choose Comment and then Selected Files from the Edit Menu.

4.  The archive program will run and prompt you to enter your comment for each file selected.


Read Comments
Manager Mode - Read Comments 	Print this topic

Zip Manager displays each comment in an archive with a comment icon.    To read the comment select it in the archive and then press Enter or double click on the comment icon.   The read comment dialog box is displayed with the comment in a read only edit field.  When finished, Press OK.


Convert Files
Manager Mode - Convert To Other Formats	Print this topic

These commands allow you to convert back and forth between archive formats.  Particularly helpful is the conversion of  Zip 1.X formats to 2.X formats.  You can convert multiple files at one time.

  To convert files to and from one format to another:

1.  Select the files to convert in the directory window

2.  Choose Convert from the Edit Menu

3.. Select the conversion desired from the available formats

Zip Manager will convert each file selected.


Make A Self Extracting Archive
Manager Mode - Make A Self Extracting Archive	Print this topic

Zip Manager allows you to create self extracting archives. These are archives that don't require a separate program to extract them. A self extracting archive is most useful if you need to send a large amount of files via your modem, and the receiving party doesn't have any means of extracting them.

  To create a self extracting archive:

1.  Select an archive to convert in the directory window.

1.  Select Make Self Extracting from the edit menu and then choose either Zip or Arj

3.  Zip Manager will create a self extracting archive with the same name, but with the extension of .EXE


Repair A Damaged Archive
Manager Mode - Repair A Damaged Archive	Print this topic

This option allows you to attempt recovery of a damaged or corrupt archive.  ARJ and ZIP attempt this process in different ways.  Note: You can only repair one file at a time, attempting to repair more than one file will only result in the first file selected being repaired.

PKZIP uses the PKZIPFIX.EXE program to check the data directory in the archive and it will attempt to rebuild it with the file names contained in the archive.  The repaired file will have the name PKFIXED.ZIP, you will then need to rename this file back to its original name or give it a new name.

  To repair a damaged archive:

1.  Select the file to repair in the directory window

2.  Choose Repair from the Edit Menu

3.. Select the file type to repair, either Zip or Arj Files.


Scan For A Virus
Manager Mode - Scan For A Virus	Print this topic

If you have any problems with your virus detection program running correctly check Appendix A of the users guide for possible solutions and for specific virus program notes.

Zip Manager gives you three different choices for virus detection.

Scan your entire drive for a virus

Scan a directory for a virus

Extract and scan the files in an archive for a virus

  To scan a drive for a virus:

1.  Select Scan from the Edit Menu

2.  Choose Drive from the Scan Menu

3. Enter the drive letter  to be scanned, C: for example

  To scan a directory for a virus:

1.  Change to the directory you want to scan

2.  Select Scan from the Edit Menu

3.  Choose Directory from the Scan Menu

4.  Zip Manager will scan the current directory for a virus

  To scan an archive for a virus:

1.  Select the archive you want to scan in the directory window

2.  Select Scan from the Edit Menu

3.  Choose archive from the Scan

4.  Zip Manager will extract the archive into its temp directory and scan the all of the files in the archive for a virus


View Archive Progress
Manager Mode - View Archive Progress	Print this topic

The view archive progress command lets you decide whether or not you want to run the archive program in a window or as a background task. Running the program in a window allows you to see what is going on.

In addition for any operation where it is important for you to see the results, or if your response to the archive program may be required than Zip Manager will run those tasks in a window so that you can interact with the archive program regardless of other switch setting that may be in effect.


Print The Contents An Archive
Manager Mode - Print An Archive Listing	Print this topic

This gives you a hard copy of the files contained in the archive for reference purposes.

  To print the contents of an archive select Print Archive Listing from the File Menu.


Password Protect An Archive
Manager Mode - Password Protect	Print this topic

Enter the your password here to extract the protected archive.  Remember that passwords are CASE SENSITIVE so when you protect one make sure you write down the password exactly.


Set Zip Options
Set Zip Options 	Print this topic

ZIP 2.04 Switch Options

These options exist to disable bugs in PKZIP and PKUNZIP version 2.04G.  The most common bug you are likely to encounter is pkunzip reporting that every file in a zip fails the CRC test.  The faster your computer the more likely it is that this will happen.

If you are having trouble with the DOS Program PKZIP running with Windows consult the Zip Manager documentation, Appendix H


Select Target Dir
Select A Target Directory 	Print this topic

This option allows you to choose the directory where the archive will be created.  Select the directory by using the list box and move to the desired drive and directory.  When the edit field displays the correct target select OK.


Add An Item To A Group
Manager Mode - Add An Item To A Group	Print this topic

Using the Drag and Drop

  This is the fast and easy way:

1.  Click on the program you want to add to a group window

2.  Hold down the left mouse button and drag the file to the window.

3.  Drop The File

4.  Zip Manager will ask you where you would like to place the program file

5.  After entering a location, the new item will be placed in the requested directory and the icon will be displayed in the group window.

Method #2

  To add a new item to a group:

This will add the selected item in the directory window to the PRESENTLY ACTIVE Group Window.  It is important that you select the group that will receive the new item BEFORE using this command from the Zip Manager Menu.  Since Zip Manager is compatible will 99% of all program manager replacements like Norton Desktop or PC Tools for Windows, there is no way for it to know what the present group structure is.  By making sure that the group that will receive the new item is active you will prevent Zip Manager from adding the item to different group than you intended.

1.  Make sure that the group to receive the item is active.

2.  Select the file in the directory window that you want place in the group.

3.  Choose New Item from the File Menu

4.  Enter a caption for the new item. ( the description below the icon)

5.  Press the OK button


View Archive File Statistics
Manager Mode - View Archive File Statistics	Print this topic

The view file statistics selection show you graphically what the total size of the archive was before and after compression and the compression percent.  It also displays the same information for a selected file in the archive.  You can also select view this information  by pressing the File Info button on the tool bar.


Arrange Windows and Icons
Arranging Windows and Icons	Print this topic

If several directory windows are open or reduced to icons, you may need to arrange the windows and icons so that you can see them all.

To arrange directory windows

From the Window menu, choose Cascade to arrange windows so that they overlap (starting in the

upper-left corner of the Zip Manager workspace) and the title bar of each window remains visible.

Or choose Tile Vertically from the Window menu to arrange windows vertically (on top of each other) so that they

do not overlap.

Or choose Tile Horizontally from the Window menu to arrange windows side by side (horizontally) so that they do

not overlap.

To arrange icons

From the Window menu, choose Arrange Icons.


Changing Drives and Directories
Changing Drives and Directories	Print this topic

Changing Directories

You can display the contents of a different directory by changing directories in the directory window.

To change directories

Double Click on a directory folder in the directory window

Or press TAB or SHIFT + TAB to move to the directory window from the archive window, and then use the arrow

keys to select a directory.

Tip:	To quickly change to the root of the current directory, press the HOME key.

Changing Drives

If you want to display the contents of a different disk, you can change drives in a directory window.

To change drives

Select a drive icon in the drive combo box.

Double Click on a drive letter in the directory window.

Or Click on a drive letter in the drive bar.


Open Another Drive or Archive Window
Open Another Directory / Archive Window	Print this topic

It is useful to have more than one directory window open if you want to display the contents of two directories at once, or if you want to move or copy files from one drive to another.

To open another directory window

Choose New Window from the Window menu.

Or select File New from the file menu.

The new window has the same display settings as the one that was active when you opened it.

If you want to open a directory window that displays only the contents of a particular directory, press the HOME key to move to the root of the current directory.  Then Double Click or press Enter on the directory you want to view.


Switching Between Directory Windows
Switching Between Directory Windows	Print this topic

Although many directory windows can be open, only one can be active. A window becomes active when you select it.

To select an open directory window

Click anywhere in the window.

Or cycle through the open directory windows by pressing CTRL+F6 until you have selected the directory window

you want to work with.

Or choose a window name from the list at the bottom of the Window menu.


Express Mode Creating A New Archive
Express Mode - Creating A New Archive 	Print this topic

  To Create A New Archive Follow These Steps

1  From the File Menu select New

2  The New Archive dialog box will be displayed.

3  Enter a file name,  Zip Manager will add the proper extension to your file name

4  Choose a radio button that represents the archive type you want to create.

5  Select a target directory from the combo box, or choose OK to accept the default directory.

6  The select files dialog box is displayed

7  Select the files in the left hand list box and they will be placed in the right hand list box.  If you want to add all of the files in the current directory to your new archive choose the select all button and press enter.

Click on the OK button and

9. Zip Manager will create your new archive.


Express Mode Add Files To An Archive
Express Mode - Adding Files To An Archive 	Print this topic

1.  Select Add from the edit menu.

2.  Select an archive file from the dialog box

3.  The Select files to compress dialog will be displayed.

4.  Select the files you want to add from the left hand list box, or click the select all button.

5.  Press OK to create the new archive.

You can change the type files displayed in the select files list box by changing the display files matching edit field and then pressing the update list box button. From the Select Files Dialog you can access the switches dialog for any changes you want to make before creating your archive.


Express Mode Extract Files
Express Mode - Extract Files From An Archive 	Print this topic

1.  Select Extract from the edit menu.

2.  Select an archive file from the dialog box

3.  The extract options dialog box will be displayed.

4.  Choose either to extract the entire archive, or only selected files from the archive.

If you choose selected files then the Select Files dialog will display the contents of the archive you selected.

Choose the files to extract and click on the OK button.

5.  Select a target directory to extract the file to.


Express Mode Move Files
Express Mode - Moving Files Into An Archive	Print this topic

1.  Select Move from the edit menu.

2.  Select an archive file from the dialog box

3.  The Select files to archive dialog will be displayed.

4.   Select the files you want to move from the left hand list box, or click the select all button.

5.  Press OK to move the file or files into the selected archive.


Express Mode Delete Files
Express Mode - Delete Files From An Archive 	Print this topic

1.  Select Delete from the edit menu.

2.  Select an archive file from the dialog box

3.  The Select files to delete dialog will be displayed.

4.  Select the files you want to delete from the left hand list box, or click the select all button.

5.  Press OK to delete the files from the selected archive.


Express Freshen
Express Mode - Freshen An Archive	Print this topic

Freshen looks at the files in the current archive and compares them with the same files located in the directory.  If any of the files in the directory are newer than the files in the archive the newer files are re-added to the archive.  This is an excellent way to keep your work stored in an archive up to date at all times.

1.  Select Freshen from the edit menu.

2.  Select an archive file from the dialog box

3.  Press OK to freshen the selected archive.


Express Mode Updating
Express Mode - Updating An Archive	Print this topic

Update looks at the files in the current archive and then adds all files not presently in the archive.  This is an excellent way to keep your archives up to date as you create new files.

1.  Select Update from the edit menu.

2.  Select an archive file from the dialog box

3.  Press OK to Update the selected archive.


Express Test An Archive
Express Mode - Test Archive Integrity 	Print this topic

This will test the data integrity of selected archive.

1.  Select Test from the edit menu.

2.  Select an archive file from the dialog box

3.  Press OK to Test the selected archive.


Express Mode Self Extracting Archive
Express Mode - Make A Self Extracting Archive	Print this topic

Zip Manager allows you to create self extracting archives. These are archives that don't require a separate program to extract them. A self extracting archive is most useful if you need to send a large amount of files via your modem, and the receiving party doesn't have any means of extracting them.

1.  Select Make Self Extracting from the edit menu and then choose either Zip or Arj

2.  Select an archive from the dialog box.

3.  Click on OK and the program will create a self extracting archive with the same name, but with the extension of .EXE


Express Mode Repair
Express Mode - Repair A Damaged Archive	Print this topic

This option allows you to attempt recovery of a damaged or corrupt archive.  ARJ and ZIP attempt this process in different ways.  PKZIP uses the PKZIPFIX.EXE program to check the data directory in the archive and it will attempt to rebuild it with the file names contained in the archive.  The repaired file will have the name PKFIXED.ZIP, you will then need to rename this file back to its original name or give it a new name.

1.  Select Repair from the edit menu

2.  Choose an archive to repair from the dialog box

3.  Click on OK to repair the archive.


Express Mode View Archive Progress
Express Mode - View Archive Progress	Print this topic

The view archive progress command lets you decide whether or not you want to run the archive program in a window or as a background task. Running the program in a window allows you to see what is going on.

In addition for any operation where it is important for you to see the results, or if your response to the archive program may be required than Zip Manager will run those tasks in a window so that you can interact with the archive program regardless of other switch setting that may be in effect.


Express Mode Print An Archive
Express Mode - Print Archive Listing	Print this topic

This gives you a hard copy of the files contained in the archive for reference purposes.

  To print the contents of an archive select Print Archive Listing from the File Menu.


Change Fonts
Change Fonts	Print this topic

Changing the Font in the directory and archive windows

You can change the font that Zip Manager uses to display the names of your files and directories. You can also change the style and size of the font. Changing the font affects all directory and archive windows.

  To change the font

1	From the Options menu, choose Font.

2	In the Font dialog box, select the font, style, and size.

3	Choose the OK button.


Toolbar On - Off
Displaying And Hiding The Drive And Toolbar	Print this topic

You can display the Toolbar and Drive Bar for easy access to commands you frequently use, or hide them to increase the amount of the archive and directory window you can see on the screen. When Zip Manager displays one of these bars, a check mark appears next to the corresponding command name on the options menu.

  To display the Toolbar, Drive Bar, or both

From the Options menu, choose Show Toolbar or Drive Bar

  To hide the Toolbar, Drive Bar, or both

From the options menu, choose Show Toolbar or Drive Bar.  If a check mark appears next to the command name.

The control is visible.


Create A New Group
Create A New Group	Print this topic

Zip Manager can create a new program group for you in Program Manager and most of the popular program manager replacements like Norton Desktop and PC Tools for Windows.

To create a new group:

1.  Select New Group from the File Menu

2.  Enter A Group Title

3.  Enter the file name, you don't have to enter the extension.  You can optionally specify a drive and directory if you keep your group files in a different location than the windows directory.


Add An Item To Group
Add An Item To A Group	Print this topic

Refer to the Add Item reference under Manager mode


Run a Program
 	Run A Program	Print this topic

You can run, or launch, files in two ways:

1.  Double-click the file name in the directory window. The file is opened in its associated application using the normal window size for the application,  ONLY if the file as been associated with an application first.

2.  Select Run from the File menu, and use the Run dialog box to run a file in its associated application or to run the application alone. In the Run dialog box you can enter command-line options and select  if you would like to run the application minimized.

The Run dialog remembers the last 10 programs that you ran.  To use one of these select it from the combo box in the Run dialog.  Note:  You can also run an application from an archive file by either double clicking on it in the archive window, or by selecting the file and pressing enter.  Zip Manager will extract all of the files needed to run the program into its temp work directory.  When you are done running the program from the archive Zip Manager will delete the extracted files from its temp directory.


Join ARJ Files
 	Manager Mode - Join ARJ Files	Print this topic

This selection allows you to highlight as many ARJ archives as you want and combine the files in them into one large archive. This feature is available only with Arj archive files..

1.  Select at least 2 Arj archives in the directory window.

2.  Choose Join Arj Files from the Edit Menu.

3.  The join Arj files dialog will be displayed

4.  Enter the new name for your combined Arj file

5.  Press OK to create the new combined Arj archive.


Rename Files In An ARJ
 	Manager Mode - Rename Files In An ARJ	Print this topic

As the name implies this will allow you to rename selected files in an ARJ archive only.

1.  Select an ARJ archive in the directory list box and Double Click on it.

2.  The archive will be displayed in the archive window.

3.  Select the files you want to rename. When this is done either choose rename from the edit men or press the CTRL + R shortcut keys.

4.  The program will display the old file name and ask you to enter a new file name for each file that has been selected.


Copy Files And Directories
Copy Files 	Print this topic

You can copy a file to another directory or drive. If you are using a mouse, you can copy files quickly by selecting their icons and then dragging them to the destination.

  To copy a file

Press and hold down CTRL and drag the file to a directory icon, drive icon, or minimized directory window.

If you drag a file to a drive icon, the file is copied to the current directory of that drive.

If you are copying a file to a different drive, you can drag the file icon without pressing CTRL.

  To copy files by using the Copy command

1.  In the list of files file or files you want to copy.

2.  From the File menu, choose Copy.

3.  In the Copy dialog box, specify the destination directory.

4.  Choose the OK button.

Note:  If you copy a file to a directory that has a file with the same name, a message appears, asking whether you want to replace the existing file. If you don't want to receive confirmation messages, you can turn them off by using the Confirmation command on the Options menu.


Creating Directories
Creating Directories	Print this topic

  To make a directory

1.  Select the directory in which you want to create the new directory.

2.  From the File menu, choose Make Directory.

3.  In the Make Directory dialog box, specify the name of the new directory.

4.  Choose the OK button.


Delete Files And Directories
Delete Files And Directories	Print this topic

You can use Zip Manager to delete a file or group of files. You can also delete a directory. When you delete a directory, all of its sub directories and files are deleted.

1.  Select the directory, file, or files you want to delete.

2.  From the File menu, choose Delete.

3.  In the Delete dialog box, the selected directory or files are listed. If these are not the files you want to delete, specify others.

4.  Choose the OK button.

Or...

You can select the files and or directories you want to delete and drag them to the trash can on tool bar,

Or.. press the delete tool on the toolbar.

Note:  Before you delete a file or directory, a message appears, asking whether you want to delete it. If you don't want to receive confirmation messages, you can turn them off by using the Confirmation command on the Options menu.


Moving Files
Moving Files	Print this topic

  To move a file with the mouse

1.  Press SHIFT while dragging the file(s) to a directory icon, drive icon, or directory window.

2.  If you drag a file to a drive icon on the drive bar, the file is moved to the current directory on that drive.

Note: Unlike the Windows File Manager, Zip Manager will COPY files instead of moving them if the Shift Key is NOT pressed.

  Moving Files  With The Keyboard

The Move command on the File Menu is for moving files to a different location on your drive.

Moving Files

  To move files using the Move command on the File menu

1.  Select the file or files you want to move.

2.  From the File menu, choose Move.

3.  In the Move dialog box, specify the destination directory.

4.  Choose the OK button.

Note:  If you move a file to a directory that has a file with the same name, a message appears, asking whether you want to replace the existing file. If you don't want to receive confirmation messages, you can turn them off by using the Confirmation command on the Options menu.


Displaying Files By Type
Displaying Files By Type	Print this topic

This option will allow you to change the files that are displayed in the directory or archive window. If for example you wanted to display files with several extensions you could enter *.ARJ;*.ZIP;*.TXT to replace the default *.* mask which will display all of the matching files in the directory or archive window.

In addition,  you can choose one of the check boxes that will enter a pre-defined file selection for you.


Naming Files And Directories
Naming Files And Directories	Print this topic

Naming Files and Directories

Many File Manager tasks involve naming or renaming files and directories. Windows follows MS-DOS conventions for naming files:

The name of a file or directory can have two parts: a name and an optional extension. The two parts are separated by a period (for example, MYNEW.ZIP).

The name can contain up to eight characters, and the extension can contain up to three characters.

The name must start with either a letter or number. It can contain any uppercase or lowercase characters except the

following:

period (.)	quotation mark (")

slash (/)	backslash (\)

brackets ([ ])	colon (:)

semicolon (;)	vertical bar (|)

equal sign (=)	comma (,)

If you use these characters in a filename, you may get unexpected results.

The name cannot contain any spaces.

The following names are reserved and cannot be used for files or directories: CON, AUX, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, LPT1,

LPT2, LPT3, PRN, and NUL.

Examples of valid 8.3 filenames are COMMENT.LTR, TAXES92.ARJ, PUBS.ZIP, and FILENOTE.DOC.


Renaming Files And Directories
Renaming Files And Directories	Print this topic

  To rename a file or directory

1.  Select the file or directory you want to rename.

2.  From the File menu, choose Rename.

3.  In the Rename dialog box, specify the new name.

4.  Choose the OK button.


Selecting Files
Selecting Files	Print this topic

Using a Mouse to Select Files

You can use a mouse to select a file or group of files. Before you can select files, they must be visible in the directory window.

To select two or more items in sequence

1.  Click the first file or directory you want to select.

2.  Press and hold down SHIFT while you click the last file or directory in the group.

To select two or more items out of sequence

Press and hold down CTRL while you click each file or directory.

To cancel a selection

Press and hold down CTRL while you click the selected file or directory.

Using the Keyboard to Select Files

You can use the keyboard to select a file or group of files. Before you can select files, they must be visible in the directory window.

Use the following keys to select a file or directory.

Press Key	To Select

UP or DOWN ARROW	A file above or below the current selection.

END	The last file in the list.

HOME	The first file in the list.

PAGE UP	The file at the top of the previous screen.

PAGE DOWN	The file at the bottom of the next screen.

A character	The next file that begins with that letter or number.

To select two or more items in sequence

1.  Use the arrow keys to move to the first file or directory you want to select.

2.  Press and hold down SHIFT while you select the remaining items in the group.

To select two or more items out of sequence

1.  Use the arrow keys to move to the first file or directory you want to select.

2.  Press and release SHIFT+F8. The selection cursor begins to blink.

3.  Move to the next item you want to select.

4.  Press the SPACEBAR to select each file or directory.

5.  Press SHIFT+F8 when you finish selecting files.

To cancel a selection

1.  Press and release SHIFT+F8 so that the selection cursor begins to blink.

2.  Move to the selection you want to cancel, and then press the SPACEBAR.

3.  Press SHIFT+F8 when you finish canceling selections.

Using the Select Files Dialog

1.  From the File menu, choose Select Files.

2.  In the Select Files dialog box, type the name of the file you want to select, and then choose the Select button. You can use wild cards to select a group of files; for example, *.TXT. Repeat this step if you want to select more files.   You can choose the Deselect button at any time to cancel a selection. The Deselect button cancels the selected files that you specify in the Files box.

3.  Choose the Close button when you have selected all the files you want.

Select All

This menu item selects all of the files in the directory window. You can choose it again to de-select all of the files.

You can also use the select all button in the Tool bar.  The select all commands are available in both the directory and archive windows.


Scan Files For A Virus
Scan Files For A Virus	Print this topic

If you have any problems with your virus detection program running correctly check Appendix A for possible solutions.

Refer to the Manager Mode Virus Scan Topic


Updating A Window
Updating A Window	Print this topic

This will force a re-draw of the current directory or archive window.  After you create a new archive you will need to Press the F5 key or choose Refresh from the Window Menu.


Changing File Properties
Changing File Properties	Print this topic

In Zip Manager, you can change the properties of any file. These properties include read only, archive,

hidden, and system.   Zip Manager only lets you change the properties for one file at a time.

  To change file properties

1.  Select the file for which you want to change properties.

2.  From the File menu, choose Properties.

3.  In the Properties dialog box, select the file properties you want to change.

4.  Press the OK button.


Displaying File Information
Displaying File Statistics	Print this topic

The view file statistics selection show you graphically what the total size of the archive was before and after compression and the compression percent.  It also displays the same information for a selected file in the archive.  You can also select view this information  by pressing the File Info button on the tool bar.


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Drag and Drop Reference
 	Drag and Drop Quick Help	Print This Topic

Special Feature Note:  With Zip Manager you can drag ZIP files, ARJ files, and normal files from the Windows File Manager, or any replacement file manager and drop them on the Zip Manager window all at the same time!!  Zip Manager will open a new archive window for each ZIP or ARJ file that was dropped. Zip Manager will then prompt you for a new file name for the remaining files and then compress them.  This feature gives you unparalleled power to work with compressed and normal files at the same time.  You are able to view existing archives and create new archives with just ONE drag and drop operation.

It makes no difference if Zip Manager is running as a visible window or minimized.  You can still drag files and Drop them on the Zip Manager Icon.  If Zip Manager is minimized you can't however drop files from the file manager into a specific archive.  To do this Zip Manager must be running in a visible window so you can drop the files on the exact target archive.

By default Zip Manager will COPY files instead of moving them like the Windows File Manager.  This affords you added protection from accidentally moving files you intended to copy.  The drag and drop options listed in this section apply to Manager Mode Only.  Express mode does NOT accept drag and drop commands.

Listed below is a guide to the many different ways you can manipulate files and archives using Zip Manager's built in drag and drop support.  In addition you can drag files from the any windows based file manager and drop them on the Zip Manager Window or icon.  You will need to use the scroll bar to see all of this help topic.

Drag and Drop Server Capability

Zip Manager is a drag and drop server (sender) as well as a client (recipient).  You can Drag Files to any application that is programmed to accept them.

Adding An Item To A Program Manager Group Via Drag and Drop

You can easily add a program contained in a ZIP or ARJ file to a program manager group by simply dragging it from the Zip file and dropping it on the correct group window.  Zip Manager will ask you where you would like to store the program file.  It will then extract the file to that directory and add the icon to the group window!  You can do the same thing with any file or program that is visible in the Zip Manager directory window also.  Remember that you can always have Zip Manager to create a new directory for you by entering its name as the target directory.

Drag And Drop Examples

Drag and Drop - Creating A New Archive

There are several ways to use the drag and drop to create a new archive.

Method 1 - File New.

1.  Select New from the File Menu.

2.  The New Archive dialog box will be displayed.

3.  Enter the name of the new archive to create, you don't have to enter the extension (i.e.. zip or arj)

4.  Click on the ZIP or ARJ radio button.

5.  Select the directory where you want to create archive from the combo box. Zip Manager remembers the last 10 target directories selected.  If none of these options are correct,  select the browse button and use the dialog box to select a new archive directory.  Note:   Zip Manager will create a new directory for you "on the fly" by entering a new directory name as the target directory.

6. Select the OK button.

7. A new window will be displayed with the name of the new archive in the title bar.

8. Select files from the directory window and when you have highlighted the last file drag the cursor to the empty archive window of the new window created for your archive.  Zip Manager will create the archive and add or move the files into it.

Method 2. - Dragging Files From An Existing Archive

You can create a new archive from files in an existing archive by highlighting the files in the archive and then dragging and dropping them on the Zip Manager Client Window.  When they are dropped Zip Manager will display the New File dialog.  Follow the steps outlined in method 1 for selecting the file name and archive directory.  After entering the file and directory information Zip Manager will create a new window and add the files to the new archive.

Method 3. - Dragging Files From The Windows File Manager

1. Highlight the files you want to compress in File Manager.

2. Drag the cursor to the Zip Manager Window and drop them.

3. The file new dialog will be displayed.  Follow the steps outlined in method 1 for selecting the file name and directory.

Method 4 - Drag A Directory  or Directories

1.  Select New from the File Menu.

2.  The New Archive dialog box will be displayed.

3.  Enter the name of the new archive to create, you don't have to enter the extension (i.e.. zip or arj)

4.  Click on the ZIP or ARJ radio button.

5.  Select the directory where you want to create archive from the combo box. Zip Manager remembers the last 10 target directories selected.  If none of these options are correct,  select the browse button and use the dialog box to select a new archive directory.

6. Select the OK button.

7. A new window will be displayed with the name of the new archive in the title bar.

8. Highlight a sub directory folder in the directory window and drag it over the archive window.  When the left mouse button is released the contents of that directory will be added to the archive.

Drag and Drop - Adding/Moving Files Into An Archive

It is important that you understand the difference between Adding files to an archive and Moving files into an archive.  Adding files to an archive does just that, it takes the files and adds them leaving the original files in place on your drive. Use the add command when you are backing up files, or when you are making a compressed file to send via your modem. You might also use it to fit a large number of files on a floppy that you will be giving to someone else.  Moving files adds them to the archive, however once they have been added the original files are DELETED from your drive.  You will want to use the move option when you need to make more space available on your drive. Since all of the files will be stored in the archive only.  By default Zip Manager will copy/add files if NEITHER the Control or Shift Key is pressed when you begin a drag operation.  The Control Key is depressed to copy /add files,  and the Shift key is depressed to move files.

Method 1 -  Dragging From The Directory Window

1. Open an archive by double clicking on it in the directory window.

1. Highlight the files you want to add.

2. When the last file is selected keep the left mouse button pressed,  press and hold the Control key to add or the shift key to move files.

3. Drag the files to the archive window.

4. Release the left mouse button and the files will be added/moved into the archive.

Method 2 -  Dragging From The Windows File Manager

1. Open an archive by double clicking on it in the directory window.

1. Highlight the files you want to add in File Manager.

2. When the last file is selected keep the left mouse button pressed,  press and hold the Control Key to add or the shift key to move files.

3.  Drag the files to the Zip Manager archive window.

4.  Release the left mouse button and the files will be added/moved to the archive.

Method 3 -  Dragging A Sub Directory or Directories

1. Open an archive by double clicking on it in the directory window.

1. Highlight the sub directory folder you want to add in the directory window.

2.  Drag the sub directory folder to the archive window.

4.  Release the left mouse button and the files in that sub directory will be added/moved to the archive.

Drag and Drop - Extracting Files From An Archive

Method 1 -  Dragging To The Directory Window

1. Open an archive by double clicking on it in the directory window.

1. Highlight the files you want to extract or press the Select All Tool Button.

2. When the last file is selected keep the left mouse button pressed,  press and hold the Control Key to add or the shift key to move files.

3. Drag the files to the target directory window.

4. Release the left mouse button and the files will be extracted into the directory shown in the directory window.

Method 2 -  Dragging To The Drive Bar

1. Open an archive by double clicking on it in the directory window.

1. Highlight the files you want to extract or press the Select All Tool Button.

2. When the last file is selected keep the left mouse button pressed,  press and hold the Control Key to add or the shift key to move files.

3. Drag the files to the drive letter you want to extract the files into.

4. Release the left mouse button and Zip Manager will extract the files into the currently logged sub directory of the selected drive.

Drag and Drop - Deleting Files From An Archive

Dragging To The Trash Can

1. Open an archive by double clicking on it in the directory window.

1. Highlight the files you want to delete.

2. When the last file is selected keep the left mouse button pressed.

3. Drag the files to the Trash C

an button on the Toolbar .

4. Release the left mouse button and the files will be deleted from the archive.

Drag and Drop - Moving Files Between Archives

Zip manager allows you to easily add or move files between ARJ and ZIP files, From ZIP to ZIP, and from ARJ to ARJ.  All that you need to do is have two or more archive windows open.  You can now add/move files between them by selecting the files in one archive and then drag the files to the target archive.  Pressing the Control key to add, or the Shift key to move the files from one archive to the other.

Drag and Drop - Other Features

In addition to the operations mentioned above you can perform all file drag and drop options that are available with the Window's File Manager:  Features not available in the Windows File Manager include the ability to drag and drop to the drive bar.

All we can say is that you will be doing yourself a great injustice not to find out all of the amazing things drag and drop can do for your archive management if you fail to read the users guide.


Using File Manager
 	Using A File Manager With Zip Manager	Print This Topic

Zip Manager gives any Windows File Manager the power to open archive files directly into a Zip Manager window by double clicking on the archive file.   The perfect way to add archive management capability to the Norton Desktop File Manager.

Before you can use this feature you need to setup your file manager first.

1.  Start the File Manager and choose Associate from the File Menu.

2.. Enter ARJ in the file extension dialog box.

3.  Enter the drive ,directory and program name of Zip Manager.  For Example  C:\ZIPMGR5\ZM51.EXE

Or use the browse button to locate the ZM51.EXE file.

4.  Click on OK

5.  File Manager is now setup to open ARJ files by selecting them in the File Manager Window.

Repeat steps 1 - 5 above except enter ZIP for the file extension

Now your file manager is setup to correctly work with Zip Manager.

Available Options

Listed below are the archive capabilities that  Zip Manager extends to other windows file managers.

Direct Opening Of Archive Files

Follow the steps outlined below.

1.  From your file manager directory window select an archive file, either a ARJ or ZIP File.

2.. Now Double Click on the file or press Enter.

If Zip Manager is not presently running it will start and open the file you selected into a window.

If Zip Manager is active then a new window will be created for your archive and the Zip Manager window will

become the active foreground application so that you can inspect the archive you just opened.

This process can be repeated until you have a maximum of 64 archive files open at any one time.  You now have the complete archive management facilities of Zip manager available to work with the selected archive opened from your file manager.

Create A New Archive By
Dragging Files From The File Manager

1. Highlight the files you want to compress in File Manager.

2. Drag the cursor to the Zip Manager Window and drop them on a blank area or on an empty Archive Window.

3. The file new dialog will be displayed.

4.  Enter the name of the new archive to create, you don't have to enter the extension (i.e.. zip or arj)

5.  Click on the ZIP or ARJ radio button.

6.  Select the directory where you want to create archive from the combo box. Zip Manager remembers the last 10 target directories selected.  If none of these options are correct,  select the browse button and use the dialog box to select a new archive directory.

7. Select the OK button.

8. Zip Manager will compress the files and when that process is finished, a new window will be displayed and the contents of your new archive displayed in the window.

Adding Files To An Existing Archive
Dragging Files From The File Manager

1. Open an archive by double clicking on it in the directory window,  or from the file manager.

1. Highlight the files you want to add in File Manager.

2. When the last file is selected keep the left mouse button pressed,  press and hold the Control Key to add or the shift key to move files.

3.  Drag the files to the Zip Manager archive window.

4.  Release the left mouse button and the files will be added/moved to the open archive.

Drag and Drop Archives and Normal Files At The Same Time!

With Zip Manager you can drag ZIP files, ARJ files, and normal files from the Windows File Manager and drop them on the Zip Manager window all at the same time!!  Zip Manager will open a new archive window for each ZIP or ARJ file that was dropped.

Zip Manager will then prompt you for a new file name for the remaining files and then compress them.  This feature gives you unparalleled power to work with compressed and normal files at the same time.  You are able to view existing archives and create new archives with just ONE drag and drop from the File Manager!

This option can take place when Zip Manager is a visible window or when its iconized.  Either way the choice is strictly up to you!


Using The Right Mouse Menus
 	Using The Right Mouse Button Menus	Print This Topic

Now you can make use of your right mouse button.  When the mouse cursor is over the directory window you will get menu commands available for both archive files and normal files when you click your RIGHT Mouse Button.  When the cursor is over the archive window the popup menu provides you with choices relevant to the displayed archive files.