Archiving files and folders

There are two ways to compress files and folders: using Compress … command or dragging and dropping files.

Compressing files and folders with Compress command

Mark source files, open in another file manager a destination folder, where you wish to place creating archive (optional) and select Compress … command from context or main menu (Commands item). Also you can press Alt+F5 to compress files and place archive to opposite manager or Shift+F1 to create archive in the current folder.

In the shown box, check the destination folder, compressing options and press Ok. To create self extractable archive check the corresponding option in this dialog.

Compressing files and folders with Drag and Drop

Mark source files and folders, drag selection with mouse left button, move to destination folder with pressed Alt and drop. In the shown dialog adjust archiving parameters and press Ok. When dragging files to hidden manager - place files for a moment onto manager tab to activate manager frame.

Another way: drag files with right mouse button and select More ... from confirmation menu on drop.

AccelMan has original feature: when you dragging files over some folder in file manager list and wait for a ~1.5 sec, this destination folder will be opened, and you can access to it sub folders. By the same way, you can drag files into parent folders.