jZip 1.2

Jzip is based on the open source 7-Zip, which delivers the 2 most important features you would want out of a compression program (a) very high compression ratios, meaning that your compressed files created with this program will be as small or smaller in size than many comparable compression programs out there, and (b) excellent compression speed.

The most consistent criticism of 7zip has always been its rudimentary interface, and Jzip offers the kind of user friendly interface for managing files/archives that 7-Zip’s interface lacks (and that is offered by many archive utilities); such as:

• Display folder trees on the left-pane, explorer-style.
• Create folders/subfolders and drag files into these from within the Jzip interface.
• Switch between icon, thumbnail, list and detail view, explorer style.
• File sorting. Also supports sorting by clicking on column headers in detail view.
• Wildcard select (e.g. select all .jpg files within an archive)
• The ability to view compressed files without having to extract them from the archive first.

Where jZip and 7Zip do not differ:

• Both will compress and extract archives in 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR formats and will extract RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CHM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS formats.
• Both will extract multiple archives into their respective folders through the context menu.
• Drag and drop files to/from the interface available in both
• Right click context menu looks exactly the same. Altogether not a bad thing since it is very simple and functional, although I would have liked the ability to customize it.
• That wonderful simplicity. Part of the reason why 7Zip is so popular, apart from its performance, is its economical simplicity. I am glad to report that Jzip retains that feeling even when it enhances the user experience.

Wish list (or how this program can be even better):
For a program whose entire reason for being is to deliver a better interface, it makes sense for Jzip to offer the following:

• Skins
• The ability to customize the context menu.
• Provide zip icon alternatives. The one Jzip provides actually looks really cool, although I’m not too sure about its yellow-ochre color. Would have preferred more orange/red color myself (note: if you would like to change your deault zip icons or the icons for any file type, you can use Icon Phile).
• That wonderful simplicity. Part of the reason why 7Zip is so popular, apart from its performance, is its economical simplicity. I am glad to report that Jzip retains that feeling even when it enhances the user experience.

What’s new?

1. Implemented split archive feature.
2. Implemented merge archive feature.
3. Added enhanced command line feature, with advanced commands and switches.
4. Added an improved “View” functions, including internal text viewer.
5. Fixed issues regarding administration rights while working with archives on vista.
6. Fixed a bug, which caused a “file was updated” notification to appear, when working with Microsoft office files.
7. Fixed a bug which prevented the user from overwriting split archive, with drag and drop operations.
8. Fixed a bug which prevented the user from entering custom split size to archives.
9. Fixed an error when creating new archive, using same name as existing one.
10. Added an option to re-size split archives.
11. Disabled the “remove” action, when working with empty archives.
12. Disabled the “split\merge” action, when working with empty archives.
13. Fixed an issue regarding split RAR archive support (old and new naming style).
14. Fixed an issue regarding working with removable media devices.
15. Fixed a bug which prevented jzip from loading under windows 2000.
16. Fixed a bug on the internal text viewer, which caused a loop when working under windows 2000.
17. Fixed a bug, causing a crash on the internal text viewer, when viewing a file with no extension.
18. Fixed a bug, regarding the “move and freshen” command line switch, which prevented files from being moved and deleted.
19. Fixed various issues, regarding command line switches and file attributes (such as “read only”, “hidden”, “system”, etc.)
20. Fixed an issue which caused archives to be associated to jzip, after uninstall.
21. Fixed a bug on the “change compression” dialog, which caused the compression method and level to be displayed incorrectly.
22. Added a missing error dialog, which appears when trying to split\merge an unsupported archive.
23. Reposition buttons and menus on the “add files to archive” dialog, under windows vista.
24. Fixed a bug, which caused slashes to be shown in the wrong direction, when displaying pathname.
25. Fixed an issue regarding sort order, when using the “folders” view style.
26. Fixed an issue, regarding cut text on the “add files to archive” dialog, under windows 2000.

Official Website

http://www.jzip.com/

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