PC File Compression

DropStuff

One Step Instructions

The following instructions are for using Aladdin Systems' compression software DropStuff.  It is assumed that you have DropStuff installed.  It is also assumed that you have created a folder with all the files necessary to create your labels and that you have correctly named the folder.

Drag and Drop

Drag your label design folder onto the DropStuff icon.  DropStuff will then compress the entire folder and create a file with the same name as your folder and the extension ".sit".

WinZip

Step by Step Instructions

The following instructions are for using Nico Mak Computing, Inc.'s compression software WinZip.  It is assumed that you have WinZip installed.  It is also assumed that you have created a folder with all the files necessary to create your labels.  Please review the file naming requirements before continuing.

Step 1 - Drop

Drag your label design folder onto the WinZip icon.  The WinZip add window will open. Click New.

Step 2 - Name the File

In the New Archive window enter the name and select the location for your new zip archive file to be stored. Then click OK.

Step 3 - Add

After clicking OK on the New Archive window you will return to the Add window.  Click Add.

Step 4 - Exit WinZip

Click on the File Menu and choose Exit.

The contents of the label design folder you dropped on the WinZip icon has been compressed into a file with the name you entered above.  The new file has the extension ".zip".