Archive Type:
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DropStuff is able to create StuffIt (.sit) archives, or StuffIt X (.sitx) archives. The default archive type is .sitx.
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Compression Level:
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As well as changing the format in which the archive will be created, you can also change the compression level that will be used when items are added to the archive. The choices are Faster and Better; as the names suggest the Faster compression method makes archives more quickly, and the Better compression method creates smaller archives. An additional choice, Custom is also available. When Custom is selected you can use the Expert Compression Settings dialog to determine how DropStuff will compress your files.
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Encrypt Archives with a Passphrase:
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When this option is checked, the archives you create will be encrypted with a password. You will be prompted to provide a password before the compression begins. When you create an archive with encryption, be sure to make a careful note of your password.
Aladdin cannot recover files from encrypted archives if you have lost your password. Also note that passwords are case sensitive.
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Make Self-Extracting for...:
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When checked, this preference will cause DropStuff to create self-extracting archives. Self-Extracting archives open automatically without any special expansion software. You can choose to create self-extracting archives for Mac OS Classic and Windows.
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Add Error Correction:
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When this option is selected, the StuffIt X archive you create will contain error correction code to protect it from corruption caused by bad media, or transfer errors.
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Delete Originals After Stuffing:
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The original files that were compressed into the archive will be deleted from your hard drive when the archive is created. Use this preference with great caution. If an error occurs during stuffing, an archive may not be created and the original files may still be deleted. It is always recommended to keep backups of important files.
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Stuff each Item as an individual archive:
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When this option is set, when you drag multiple items onto DropStuff, each item will be compressed as an archive. The items will not be combined into a single archive file as they are compressed.
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DonŐt Stuff files that are already compressed:
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File types that are known to already include compression (such as Gif images, or QuickTime movies) will not be compressed when they are added to an archive. Selecting this option will save time where these types of files are involved. You may wish to deselect this option if you want DropStuff to attempt to further compress these files. In most cases these files will not significantly decrease in size enough to warrant the time spent to compress them.
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Ignore Finder Desktop Files:
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When this option is set, DropStuff will not add Finder files (such as Desktop Database files or .DStore) to an archive.
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Show Drag Window:
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When this option is set, DropStuff will display a drag and drop window when the application runs. You can compress files and folders by dragging them onto this window.
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