Creating Archives

Creating a new archive in CuteZIP is very straightforward. Once you create an archive, files can be added or deleted from it just like a Windows folder. You can create an archive through CuteZIP's Toolbar or Menu bar, by right-clicking on a file or by dragging and dropping a file from a Window's folder into CuteZIP's Archive Window.
 

Using the Toolbar or Menu Bar to Create an Archive

Follow these simple steps in order to create an archive.
  1. Select File > New Archive from the Menu bar, or click the New button on the Toolbar.
  2. A standard Save As box will appear. You can select the archive type from the drop down File Type box.
  3. Select the filename and path for the new archive and click ENTER.
  4. You can then add files to your new archive by dragging them from Windows Explorer or from the built-in Navigation Pane (turned off by default) or by selecting the Add button from the Toolbar. The archive is automatically saved when new files are added.
     

Using Right-Click Integration

Right-clicking allows you to add files to an archive while you are on your Desktop or in a personal folder. Simply select a file with your mouse and right-click. Then choose one of the four options below to add the file to an archive
Bullet.gif Add to new archive:Prompts for filename and path, then creates new archive.
Bullet.gif Add to {filename}: Creates a new archive with the same path and filename except for the file's extension (i.e. resume.doc will compress to resume.zip).
Bullet.gif Add to Current archive: Adds the selected file to archive currently active in CuteZIP.
Bullet.gif Add to > {history}: Shows list of previously opened archives where you can add the current file.
 
Dragging-and-Dropping a File into the Archive Window
Some users prefer to use a visual method to create an archive.
  1. Open CuteZIP.
  2. Make sure that the Navigation Pane is enabled (The screen will be divided into two windows). If it isn't enabled, go to View > Navigation Pane.
  3. In the left window, open the Windows folder containing the file or files you wish to archive.
  4. Drag-and-drop the files into the Archive window, the right window.
  5. You will be prompted with a Save As box where you can choose the filename and directory path for the archive.