Test Archives - Test The Integrity of One or More Archives with a Single Action.

Act On File Windows Compatibility Seals

This section discusses the Test Archives functionality of the Compressor module.
The Test Archives functionality tests one or more archives with a single action without the need to open the archive(s) explicitly. After one selects the archives they want to test in Windows Explorer, they simply invoke the Test Archives functionality from the Act On File context menu. If required, they may make adjustments to the settings, but depending on the use of the functionality, this may not be required. After any adjustments are made, one simply clicks the OK button and waits for the process to complete its work. The Test Archives functionality allows the user to test the consistency of multiple archives with just one click.
Capture: Test Archives
Test Archives

Operation

To test the integrity and status of archives, you need to select the archives that you want to test in the selected items control of the Test Archives functionality. Decide whether you want to see a short or a detailed report, and if you want to open any archives with errors (if possible) using the Open Archive functionality and adjust the controls respectively. Click the OK button to start the testing process.

Controls

  
Selection Controls
Test Archives Selection Controls
These controls are used to select and display the files and folders for the operation. In addition to the Add Files, Add Folders and Remove buttons, you can use the standard clipboard, drag and drop, and keyboard operations.
Operation Controls
Test Archives Operation Controls
These controls determine the level of detail in the test report(s) and whether there should be any alternative actions in case of errors.
Open Archives With ErrorsSet this checkbox to open any archive with errors with the Open Archive functionality. The Open Archive functionality may help to fix some types of errors, but there are cases when archives are heavily corrupted and will not be able to be opened, edited or repaired.
Short ReportThe functionality always creates a report containing the findings from the test. Set this checkbox to request short reports. Clear this checkbox to request normal reports. Normal reports list the status of every file in the archive. Short reports specify only the overall status of the archive.
Window Controls
Test Archives Window Controls
These controls have generic meanings.
On TopSets and clears the Always On Top flag on the window. This checkbox adds or removes the window from the group of Top-most windows.
OKCommits to work and test the selected archive(s).
CancelCloses the window without doing any work. The last selected properties are stored.