Using WinZip

WinZip files are "archives" used for distributing and storing files. Zip files contain one or more files. Usually the files "archived" in a Zip are compressed to save space. Zip files make it easy to group files and make transporting and copying these files faster.

In order to utilize WinZip, you can download a trial version at http://www.winzip.com. Once you download and install WinZip, you will zip your course materials and upload them into WebCT.
 
 

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How to Zip Your Folder:

You can zip folders or individual files off your computer.

The following directions are for the PC:

1. Locate and select your folder or files, right click, select Add to Zip. The Add to Zip feature should be available upon downloading and installing Win Zip.
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  2. Winzip will launch. Select I Agree. Figure 2
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3. Winzip will add all the files in the folder you originally selected or the files you selected to a zipped file. You can view the zipped file name in the Add to Archive field. Hit Add, to complete this transaction. Figure 3

4. WinZip will automatically create a file structure for you to archive your folder. You can also choose a different or new destination if you want to archive your files elsewhere.
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5. All the files you have in your folder and sub-folders will display in the WinZip program window. Please note, folder structure will not exist in a Winzip file. Once you unzip your folder you will retain your original folder structure once again. Simply close this window by selecting File, Close, or by selecting the X in the top right hand corner.
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  6. You will find your zipped file in the location you saved to.
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