Hints for Creating Zip Files

If you don't know how to create a .zip file on your computer, follow these instructions.

  1. Using Windows Explorer select the files you would like to put in the .zip file.
  2. Right-click on your mouse and choose the Add to Zip option.
  3. Type in the path name and the name of the .zip file to be created. Be sure to check the Recurse Folders and the Save Extra Folder Info options before hitting enter. The following dialog box shows you an example of this step.
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  4. Click Add.

The .zip file should now be in the directory that you specified.

We strongly recommend that you check that the creation of your zip file worked correctly. Unzip your zip file in a completely different directory (ideally a different computer!) and make sure that the resulting files compile correctly and that any needed image files, data files, etc. are present.