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WinUnZip.exe
WinUnZip Copyright (c) 1991 by Mickey Coulter. All Rights Reserved.
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ABOUT WinUnZip
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This is a much improved version of WinUnZip from version 1.3. You can now:
o Set the destination path for file extraction.
o Use stored directories when extracting files.
o List the contents of a ZIP file.
o Selectively extract member files.
o View member text files.
o Specify the viewing program.
o Command line options.
... All this while maintaining a simple user interface. One of the things
people told me they liked about the original WinUnZip 1.x was its simplicity.
I have tried to add requested features while keeping it simple.
USING COMMAND LINE OPTIONS
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WinUnZip [-e -d -q] <zipname>[.zip]
-e extract files, then close.
-d use stored directories.
-q quiet operation, works as an icon, then closes.
Specifying only a zip file name will bring up the program with the contents
of the zip file listed.
Any or all of these command line switches may be used at once.
NOTE: A list of the command line switches is available in the About box.
SELECTIVE EXTRACTION
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To selectively extract member files from a zipfile highlight the ones you
want extracted using standard Window listbox controls.
Spacebar or left mouse click highlights one file.
Shift+Down Arrow or Ctrl+Left Click highlights multiple files.
THE MAIN DISPLAY
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This is where the ZIP file is listed. In it you will see:
Member file name uncompressed length date time path
When you select menu option File.Extract, the main window will switch to
show you a list of files being extracted and the method of extraction.
Upon completion of the operation the view will switch back to the list of
ZIP contents.
TARGET PATHS
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Just a note about the Options.Target Path command. This is where you designate
where you want to extract the ZIP contents to. When the program is first
brought up this dialog box will contain the path from which the program was
launched. You can specify the target path and it will retain this setting
for the duration of the session. Loading a file from another sub directory
will not change your desired target path setting.
NOTE: At this time you cannot specify a path on the command line either for
the ZIP file or for the destination.
INI FILE
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A file called WINUNZIP.INI is created in the Windows directory to store:
1) The name of your file viewer (defaults to NOTEPAD.EXE if blank).
2) The use of stored sub directories in the ZIP file.
MENU OPTIONS
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File
Open Use the combo box to select a zip file.
Close Close the current zip file.
Extract Extract highlighted files.
View View the currently highlighted file.
Options
Target Path Dialog box allows entry of target path.
Viewer Command Dialog box allows specifying of a file viewer.
Use Dirs stored in Zip Toggle checkmark on menu.
Help
About A reminder of command line options, and the
fine person who wrote this program.
INSTALLATION
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It's a snap! Simply copy the winunzip.exe to the desired sub directory.
The program will generate its own winunzip.ini file in the Windows sub
directory the first time it's run.
If you copy the program to a sub directory that is not on your DOS path,
then be sure you specify the full path name and file name when you call
winunzip from another program. You'll also need to specify the full path
under the Extensions section of your win.ini file.
REGISTRATION
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This version of WinUnZip is not free. Much time has been spent on the
version 2 features and I hope you will support my efforts (and those of
other shareware authors). The registration fee is a modest $10.00 per
single PC or workstation. Send payment to:
Mickey Coulter
3423 Fountain Circle
Montgomery, AL 36116
DISCLAIMER
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The author of this program accepts no liability for the use of this program.
No claims for fitness for use in a particular situation are made either
implied or otherwise. Your use of this software constitutes your agreement
and acceptance of these terms.
HISTORY
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04/01/91
1.0 o Initial release.
04/07/91
1.1 o Fixed File/Open/Cancel bugglet.
o Program now unzips to the directory in which the Zip
file resides.
o Window now clears before the next Zip file is unzipped.
04/12/91
1.2 o Added CRC checking.
o Resizing the window does not clear it.
o Added a graphic icon.
05/07/91
1.3 o Temporarily removed CRC checking.
o Reworked data segments to allow multiple instances.
(should've bought the Petzold book first!)
o New icon, thanks to Paul Mayer.
08/24/91
2.0 o Added "View" capability. Zip file contents can now be
listed and selectively viewed or extracted.
o Target path can now be specified.
o Viewer program can be specified.
o If a file was Zipped with directories, those directories
can now be used when unzipping with WinUnZip.
o Reworked the command line options.
o Completely rewrote the unzip code to allow for better
memory management.
Mickey Coulter
3423 Fountain Circle
Montgomery, AL 36116
(205) 279-8498
CIS: 76317,242