HIPO (Hog Internationl Organization)

Zipping Shows

When you wish to zip a show disk into one file (for storage or for sending to FPS), it is best if you can zip the show disk and retain the directory structure. This way the file will unzip into a functioning show disk. This is possible with WinZip, from the RUN command, or from a DOS command line.

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Zipping Methods


WinZip Method

1. Download and install WinZip from http://www.winzip.com.

2. Start Winzip and click on the icon.

3. Choose the location and name of your zip file to create:



4. Change to the drive or folder where the show is stored. The file name should be *.* (all files) Under the Folders option, be sure to check .



5. Click the button. A zip file will be created. Now just close the WinZip application.



RUN Command Method

1. Download the DOS version of PKZIP from http://www.pkware.com/shareware/pkz250dos.html.

2. Create a folder on your computer called ZIP. Place the program pkzip.exe (and any others from the download) in this folder.

3. For windows 95/98 choose the icon from the Start menu.

4. In the Run box, type: c:\zip\pkzip -r -p c:\temp\show.zip a:\*.* (*.* refers to ALL FILES)
This will create a file with the name show.zip in your temp directory. The file will retain all directory structures.


DOS Method

1. Download the DOS version of PKZIP from http://www.pkware.com/shareware/pkz250dos.html.

2. Create a folder on your computer called ZIP. Place the program pkzip.exe (and any others from the download) in this folder.

3. Start a DOS prompt. For windows 95/98 choose the icon from the programs menu.

4. At the DOS prompt, type: cd\zip (or whatever the name of the folder is with the pkzip.exe program)

5. At the DOS prompt, type: pkzip -r -p c:\temp\show.zip a:\*.* (*.* refers to ALL FILES)
This will create a file with the name show.zip in your temp directory. The file will retain all directory structures.