What is WebZIP?

Welcome to a new way of surfing the Web…

Using WebZIP you can:

  Download and Zip an entire website.

  Download and Zip only the parts of a website you want.

  View a Zipped website off-line.

  Conveniently move a Zipped website to another computer.

  Email a Zipped website to a colleague.

WebZIP is a powerful off-line browser which can download a website and compress all its contents into one convenient Zip file.  The entire website, contained in the Zip file can then be viewed off-line, and easily moved to another computer or sent to a colleague via email.

WebZIP can save you a lot of time and money, since viewing a website off-line is much faster than clicking from link to link whilst on-line.   In addition, WebZIP can download up to 16 pages or images simultaneously, thus large amounts of information can be retrieved in very little time.

You can also use WebZIP to zip and unzip normal files.


Quick Start

Lets get started using WebZIP.

As an example let’s download and Zip some information on IE4. (Internet Explorer 4.0)   The starting URL for IE4 information is http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ie40/ and all the information we require falls under this subdirectory.

Now armed with this knowledge we can use WebZIP to download all pages and images within this subdirectory.

1.	Select menu File | New | WebZIP or click the New WebZIP.  This will display the WebZip Task Wizard.

2.	In the WebZIP Task Wizard enter http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ie40/ as the starting address and click Next.  Note that a default Task Name and Zip Filename is automatically generated. These default names may at this point be changed if desired.

3.	In the Profiles section of the wizard choose ‘Selected Directory (Text, Images)’. Click Next.

4.	Click Finish to run the newly created task immediately.

WebZIP will immediately start downloading this website and zipping all its contents into one Zip file.  You can view the contents of the zip file while the download progresses by using WebZIP’s built-in browser. At any stage of the download, you may Pause or Abort the webzip task by selecting the task in the WebZIP Scheduler and right-clicking to bring up the task’s context menu.


Zipping a Website

WebZip provides a number of powerful ways to zip a website.

  Using the WebZIP Task Wizard.

  Using Drag and Drop.

  Using the WebZIP DropZone.

  Paste URL and Zip.

  Using Auto-WebZIP to fully automate the process.

Each method creates a task which is placed in the scheduler and then run.


  Using the WebZIP Task Wizard

The WebZIP Task Wizard will guide you step by step, to create a new task.  WebZIP then runs this task, to download and zip the website you want.

You can access the WebZIP Task Wizard from the main screen by clicking on the New WebZIP Task button in the toolbar, or selecting the New -> WebZIP command in the File menu.

The Task wizard first asks for the starting address or URL of the website you wish to download.  From this URL it builds and sets a default Task Name and Zip Filename which can be changed if desired.

Selecting a profile or creating a new one.

You are then asked to select a profile or create a new one.  A profile defines a download  method which WebZIP should follow when downloading and zipping a website.  Profiles are re-useable, and thus make it easy to download different websites using the same method.  WebZIP provides a number of basic profiles to get you started.

Selecting a profile and clicking Next will take you to the finish screen.

Defining which filetypes to download.

The default profiles provided by WebZIP are fine if all you want to do is download a page, a directory, or an entire site, but if you want greater control over what you download, then you need to create a new profile.

Since profiles define a method of downloading, its not surprising that the first thing you will need to define is how what filetypes you’d like to download.

How many levels and where from?

WebZIP also gives you great control over exactly where pages and resources (images, sounds etc.) are downloaded from.  You can control how many levels of links are followed from the start page and can exclude pages or resources found in different sites or directories.

This is very useful when you wish to get everything within a directory or site, and don’t want a link to the home page, or to another site to start bringing you back a lot of unrelated ‘junk’.

Filtering your downloads.

You can also prevent links to URL’s containing specific characters, words or phrases from being downloaded.  For example, say a site contains a link to the home page or some other page on all of its pages, you can prevent these pages from being downloaded by using this option.

Saving your profile for re-use.

WebZip allows you to save a download method for easy re-use in another task.  This can save you a lot of time, especially when used with WebZIP’s other advanced features, such as Auto-WebZIP.

If you only wish to use a profile once, it isn’t necessary to save the profile.  All profile information is also stored within a task and thus a task by itself knows how to download and Zip a website.


Using Drag and Drop

WebZIP’s drag and drop interface provides a very powerful and efficient way of:

  Opening a Zip file.

  Adding files to a Zip file.

  Zipping a website.

  Running a Task file.

Using drag and drop to open a Zip file

1. Select a Zip file in Explorer.

2. Hold down the mouse button and move (drag) the mouse pointer over WebZIP

3. Release the mouse button over the WebZIP.

Using drag and drop to add files to a Zip file

1.	Select one or more files in Explorer.

2.	Hold down the mouse button and move (drag) the mouse pointer over WebZIP

3.	Release the mouse button over WebZIP.

4.	The FileZip wizard will be displayed with a list of all the files you have selected. Click through to Finish and all the files selected will be added to the Zip.

Using drag and drop to Zip a website

Internet Explorer and Netscape now allow you to drag and drop links.   WebZIP can accept a dropped link and automatically extract its URL.  This feature can be used to speed up URL input when you wish to Zip a website or page.

1.	Click on a link within Internet Explorer or Netscape, hold down the mouse button and drag the mouse over WebZIP.

2.	Release the mouse button over WebZIP.  This will popup a menu allowing you to zip a website either by using a profile, or by using the the WebZIP Task Wizard.

IE4 now also allows you to drag and drop the currently open page or URL.  You can do this by dragging the system icon - ie the icon on the top left hand corner of IE4.

Using drag and drop to run a WebZIP Task.

WebZIP Tasks are simply files which contain information about what WebZIP should download and zip, and how.  A task can be automatically run simply by dragging and dropping its associated file into WebZIP.


Using the WebZIP DropZone.

The WebZIP DropZone is an area located on the top-right of the screen, which appears whenever WebZIP is minimized.

The DropZone can greatly speed up URL input, and automate retrieval by allowing you to simply drag and drop pages and links right from your browser.

The DropZone is usually rolled up and almost entirely out of view, but rolls down whenever the mouse pointer is placed over it.


Paste URL and Zip

You can select this option from the File menu to simplify URL input.  WebZIP will display the WebZIP Task Wizard with the Address (URL) field already filled out with the contents of the clipboard.

If Auto-WebZIP is selected then the URL will be automatically downloaded and zipped.


Using Auto-WebZIP

About Auto-WebZIP

Auto-WebZIP allows you to Zip a website in one simple step.  This is achieved by selecting a Profile (download method) and either pasting a URL or dropping a link onto WebZIP or onto the WebZIP DropZone.  Since a Profile tells WebZIP how to download a site, the only other thing WebZIP needs to know is what site to download (ie the URL).

How to use Auto-WebZIP

You can turn Auto-WebZIP on and off by clicking on the Auto-WebZIP button on the main toolbar.  Once turned on, all pasted and dropped URL’s will be automatically downloaded and zipped.


Browsing a zipped website off-line

Once a website has been zipped, you can browse it off-line by opening the Zip file and selecting the Browse Tab located within WebZIP’s View Pane.  This will bring up WebZIP’s built in browser (IE3+).  You can select what pages to view either by expanding the Zip Tree, or by clicking on the Pages Tab located within WebZIP’s Zip Pane.


What is a Profile?

A profile is just a download method which WebZIP uses to download a website.

Profiles contain information about how a site should be downloaded: what to include, what to exclude, how much to retrieve etc…

Profiles are stored within .wzp files, and can be found within the \Profiles subdirectory of WebZIP. WebZIP comes pre-installed with a number of basic profiles.  You can create your own profiles or modify and delete existing ones.


What is a Task

A Task contains all the information required by WebZIP to download and Zip a particular website.  This includes, the starting URL, the Zip Filename and the download method (Profile).

All the information contained in a task is stored within a .wzt file and can be found within the \Tasks subdirectory of WebZIP.

The WebZIP Scheduler lists all the currently existing tasks.  Within the scheduler tasks can be edited, run, paused, aborted or deleted.


WebZIP Registration

In order to continue using WebZIP beyond the 28 day evaluation period, you must purchase a license.  Upon receipt of your order you will be sent a registration code which unlocks your copy of WebZIP.

WebZIP registration costs just US$39.95.

You can now register securely online at:

   http://www.spidersoft.com/purchase.htm

or, fill out the order form and fax, email, or post it to us or PSL, a credit card order taking service.

Order Form


WebGAL Order Form
WebZIP Order Form

Please print this form out and send or fax it to Spidersoft or PSL.

Ordering by credit card

To order using Visa or Mastercard, fill out the Spidersoft order form and send it to us or PSL, a credit card order taking service, either by fax, e-mail, or post.

Note: If sent to us, your credit card will be charged in Australian dollars, thus the US$ amount charged may vary slightly.

Secure Online Ordering

You can now order securely online using your credit card.

See:	http://www.spidersoft.com/purchase.htm

Check

Check drawn from any bank in your country, payable to Spidersoft, and made out in Australian dollars (AUD$), for the equivalent price in $US.

Please make all payments out to Spidersoft .

Fax:	713-524-6398  (US)    (PSL)

E-Mail:	sales@spidersoft.com

Compuserve:  71355,470     (PSL)

Internet:          71355.470@compuserve.com   (PSL)

Post:	PsL

P.O. Box 35705,

Houston, TX 77235

USA.

Please fill out this form and send it to us via one of the above methods. You will be E-mailed a serial number to register WebZIP as soon as your order is processed.

Spidersoft Order Form

Product	Price	Quantity	Total

___________________________________________________________________________________________

WebZIP 1.20   Single copy (PSL#30180)	US$39.95
WebZIP 1.20   5  user site license (PSL#30180)	US$159.95
WebGAL 2.1  Single copy (PSL#30002)	US$25.00
WebGAL 2.1 5 user site license (PSL#30002)	US$99.00
WebZIP/WebGAL Bundle (PSL#30181)	US$54.95
Total Price(US$):			$

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Technical Support

Should you require technical assistance, you can contact Spidersoft using the address below.  If you are reporting a bug please include information about your computer such as processor, ram, operating system etc. and what you were doing at the time the problem occurred.

E-Mail Address:

spider@spidersoft.com

sales@spidersoft.com

webmaster@spidersoft.com

Our Web Site:

http://www.spidersoft.com


License Agreement

Copyright (c) 1996-1997, Spidersoft All Rights Reserved.

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software.  Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.

WebZIP SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

1. LICENSE TO EVALUATE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND RELATED MATERIALS

Spidersoft hereby grants you a license to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 28 days  If you use this software after the 28 day evaluation period a registration fee of US$39.95 is required.

Unregistered use of WebZIP after the 28 day evaluation period is in violation of international copyright laws.

2. LICENSED VERSION

One licensed copy of WebZIP may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed on a single workstation used non-simultaneously by multiple people, but not both.

You may access WebZIP through a network, provided that you have obtained individual licenses for the software covering all workstations that will access the software through the network.

3. GOVERNING LAW

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Victoria.

4 WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

SPIDERSOFT PROVIDE THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND RELATED MATERIALS  TO YOU "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. SPIDERSOFT MAKE NO  REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND/OR  RELATED MATERIALS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY  DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED  WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND  NON-INFRINGEMENT). SPIDERSOFT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY  DAMAGES SUFFERED BY YOU AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING OR DISTRIBUTING THE LICENSED SOFTWARE, THE RELATED MATERIALS OR THEIR  DERIVATIVES.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUES OR  PROFITS, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING  WITH RESPECT TO THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND RELATED MATERIALS OR ARISING  OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This provision regarding Limitation of Liability shall survive the expiration or  termination of this Agreement.


What's New?

Version 1.20 August 29, 1997

Improvements

New GUI, replaced tabs with Outlook-style button bar.

New GO button on main toolbar.


Version History

Version 1.20 August 29, 1997

Improvements

New GUI, replaced tabs with Outlook-style button bar.

New GO button on main toolbar.

Version 1.10 August 18, 1997

Improvements

Major improvements to WebZIP multi-tasking. WebZIP now runs a lot more efficiently and smoother on slower PC’s.

New BIGpage function. Allows you to view multiple web pages at the same time.

Improved URL filtering.

New option to zip files at end of download instead of during download.

New option to hide the quickstart at startup.

Bug Fixes

A few particular URL types which WebZIP had trouble downloading were fixed.

Version 1.05 July 29, 1997

Improvements

New toolbars. - Removes dependence on COMCTRL32.DLL

Deletion of Zip files from within WebZIP.  Send to recycle bin.

New QuickStart Tab.

Extended information reported in log.

Now able to save log to a file

New ‘print’ button for built-in browser.

Version 1.04 July 21, 1997

Required update for Internet Explorer 4.0 PR2 users.

Improvements

Fixes a number of things broken by IE4 PR2.

Improved built-in browser. New buttons for back, forward, refresh, home.

Version 1.03 July 15, 1997

Improvements

New URL filter -  ‘Download only URL having’

Combined FileZip and WebZip into one button.

Added a 'My WebZIPs for MM/DD/YY' menu option allowing you to quickly create a zip file to add all your new downloads into.

Bug Fixes

Fixed drag/drop bug which would cause WebZIP to crash sometimes.

Version 1.0 July 12, 1997

Initial release.