Calling Winzip for extraction of zip file

[ThE_fReEzEr]

I need to know how to have winzip open a file that the user has chosen in the file list box. Winzip always wants to add it to an archive instead of opening the .zip file and showing the files inside for extraction. Any ideas? As always any help is very much appreciated.

[jim mcnamara]

Maintain your calm demeanor.

Goto the winzip site and download their command line facility.

Install it.

Now, when you want to mess with a file:

Shell "c:\winzip\wzzup.exe -whatever " & chosenpath_and_file

where -whatever equals the parms you specify (from the documentation for the command line interface for WinZip)


PS: criminy - i wish i could type!

[ThE_fReEzEr]

Thanks guy! I understand fully - so you did a pretty good job of typing. Thanks again.

[ThE_fReEzEr]

OK, the command line addon worked great and the program is functioning just like it's suppose too but let's say I want to do away with batch file stuff and actually access the Winzip GUI in which the file clicked on will start WinZip and open it automatically for extraction. The Registry?? Any ideas?

Thanks