Creating a Zip Archive (.zip) File
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There are two ways to create a Zip Archive format file in the Microsoft development environment. You can create an in-place packaging configuration as a part of a Visual J++ project, or you can create a distribution unit project.
To create a .zip file as an in-place packaging configuration of a Visual J++ project
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Display the output format tab.
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In the Output Format dialog box, select Enable Packaging. From the Packaging type drop-down list, choose the Zip Archive (.ZIP) packaging type.
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Pick the contents that you want in the cabinet file. See Setting the Outputs of a Visual J++ Project.
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In the Visual J++ project properties dialog box, click OK or Apply.
To create a .zip file using a distribution unit project
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On the File menu, click New Project.
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Expand the Visual Studio node. Click Distribution Units.
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Click ZIP File.
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Make any adjustments to the name and location, if needed. Select Close current solution or Add to current solution, as needed.
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Click Open.
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Add any files or projects to the distribution unit. See Adding or Removing Additional Files from Distribution Units and Adding or Removing Projects from Distribution Units.