Windows operating systems

Archiving data with the GUI

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You can archive specific files or entire directories from a directory tree. You can also assign a unique description for each group of files you archive (archive package).

About this task

To archive your files, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Click Archive in the GUI main window. The Archive window displays.
  2. Expand the directory tree by clicking the plus sign (+) or a folder icon in the tree. To search or filter files, click the Search icon from the toolbar.
  3. Enter a description, accept the default description, or select an existing description for your archive package in the Description field.
  4. To modify specific archive options, click Options. Any options that you change are effective during the current session only.
  5. Click Archive. The Archive Status window displays the progress of the archive operation.