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Managing Archives

 

To compress a file or group of files:

  1. Select directories or files to compress.
  2. Click Compress.
  3. Select type of zip format. You have the option of a Unix format (tar) or a WindowsTM format (WinZipTM Compatible).
  4. Choose the archive name. If you wish to put the file in a subdirectory, enter it before the filename, and add a slash (/). The subdirectory you chose must already exist. The archive manager will not create directories for you.
  5. Click Submit. Your file will be compressed.

To extract a script:

  1. Choose script to extract by clicking the box next to it.
  2. Click Extract.
  3. You will be asked for an Output Directory. If you wish to use the current directory, enter a slash (/). Otherwise, enter the name of the directory to which you would like the file to be extracted.
  4. Click Submit. Your file will be extracted.