Using DropStuff®
DropStuff is used whenever you want to compress files and folders into a StuffIt archive. DropStuff can create both StuffIt (.sit) and StuffIt X (.sitx) archives, and can create both self-extracting archives, and archives with encryption.
To use DropStuff, drag and drop files and/or folders on to either the DropStuff icon, or into the new DropStuff application Window. When you drag and drop multiple items, those items are combined into a single archive file. New in DropStuff 8.0!
DropStuff 8.0 includes a number of changes that are designed to make the application even easier to use! When you launch the DropStuff application, the drag and drop window now features a pop-up menu that allows you to easily switch between creating StuffIt (.sit) and StuffIt X (.stix) archives, and you can also turn on DropStuff's powerful strong encryption feature by checking the box that is provided.
Tip: Any encryption method you use to protect your files is only as strong as your password. When you see encryption methods rated by strength (40bit, 128bit, 512bit, etc) the number used indicates how many "bits" your password can contain. Stronger encryption methods simply allow you to use longer passwords or passphrases. For the most secure passphrases, avoid using common names, or words that can be found in a standard dictionary. The most common way to defeat, or "hack", a secure archive is to use common dictionary words to guess the password. When you enter your password in StuffIt Deluxe, the "Password Quality" bar will indicate how secure your passphrase will be.
DropStuff Menus
While DropStuff is designed to be used as a drag and drop application, you can compress files using the Stuff command in the DropStuff File menu. When you choose Stuff from the File menu, a file selection dialog will be used to allow you to select files to compress. Again, if you select multiple files and/or folders in the selection dialog, they will be combined into a single archive file.
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