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Compressing files with WinZip

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By: Bern Jordan.

Zipping (compressing) files reduces their file size so they are quicker to download. With some files, you may see a drastic decrease in file size; with other files, you may get a paltry 3% compression. The amount of compression afforded depends on the original files.

WinZip is a simple compression program that is available on the CAE machines. In some cases, it is ready-to-use; in other cases, it will have to be set up first.

1. Click Start, CAE Applications, Utilities, and then WinZip. One of two things will happen:
   • WinZip will be installed on the machine. Follow the screens to set up WinZip on the computer. Afterwards, you may have to follow step 1 again to load the program.
   • WinZip will open. Continue to the next step.
2. Click the New button, or click File, New... on the WinZip main window (shown below).
   
3. Navigate to the directory where you want the final zip file to be saved and type a name in the dialog box. Check the "Add dialog" checkbox and then click OK.
   
4. Navigate to and select the file(s) to be added to the zip archive in the "Add" dialog box. Because you are most likely adding a single file, the default options on the "Add" dialog box should be sufficient. (If you are zipping several files, you may want to investigate these other options.) Click Add.
   
5. Wait while the file(s) is compressed...
   
6. Close the WinZip main window to complete the process.

Remember to test your new zip archive by attempting to unzip it.

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