7-zip application question...

[drzpapi1985]

Hello there..
After i compress files using 7-zip, is there any way i can get those files to extract automatically just by double clicking on them?

Winrar seems to have the feature SFX script commands which is very useful but i dont think 7-zip does.

 

[Cool Joe]

Even with 7-zip you can create SFX archives. Just look for an option while making the archive.

 

[drzpapi1985]

Thanks for the fast reply!
I know i can create SFX archives with 7-zip but i dont see the option to enter any commands like for the archive to be extracted automatically to a directory...

 

[pimpom]

Not exactly what you asked for, but .7z files can be opened with the right-click menu ("Extract files" or "Extract here") by associating them with 7-zip under Folder Options in the usual way.

 

[Rahim]

He wants to extract 7z archives without installing 7zip program itself in other PCs as winrar or winzip are quite common.
7zip has an option of self-extracting.

PS: Why not carry Portable 7-Zip in a pen drive No need to install in any PC!!

 

[pimpom]

Oops, my mistake.

 

[Rahim]

EDIT: I checked and found that you have to Tick "Create SFX archive" under 'Options' in archive creating pop-up window.

 

[drzpapi1985]

I guess i wasnt clear about this..
I just compressed some files using the 7-zip application with the "create sfx archive" option.. But what i want is for the file i just created to be extracted to a specified directory automatically!

Using winrar when i tick the "create sfx archive" i have the option to put the path for the file to be extracted to... But with the 7-zip application i dont see any sfx archive options to mess with..

Does 7-zip support these commands like winrar does or what?

 

[expertno.1]

Nop there isn't any option there . You cant do that .

 

[drzpapi1985]

ok, thankz anyways..