DIMDATA - FAQs

Who can use the FilePackager?

Every one can use this program, Using FilePackager no need extra knowledge just basic user or advance user and any one else. it easy to use with step by step wizard style, it suit with any one who want to create a High quality SFX Zip files that look sharp

Why?

The benefits of putting a group of files into a zip file were obvious: a single file instead of many, quicker file transfers, less required storage space and the assumption that most users could get their hands on PKUnzip or WinZip to unzip the contents. The assumption was correct, however many users either had difficulty using the unzipping applications or they didn't know where to unzip the files to. Some novice users didn't even know what to do with zip files at all. Even today, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT cannot open zip files automatically unless an unzipping application has been installed.

FilePackager creates Windows self-extracting Zip files. These self-extracting Zip files are ideal for file distribution because they:
1 can contain multiple compressed files, minimizing download time and ensuring that important files do not become separated from the rest of the package.
2 allow the receiver to use a familiar Windows interface to decompress files, without owning or knowing how to use a separate unzip utility; and
3 optionally run a "setup" or "installation" program, which may be included by the developer when the files are decompressed.
4 inspire confidence and maximize end-user convenience.
5 create a quality system files installation in a minute.
and many other things normally beyond your control.

I use multiple computers do I need a license for each computer?

Yes, FilePackager requires a license per machine. Please read The License Agreement for more information.

What is The SFX Module?

The SfxModule is use to create self-extracting zip files instead of regular zip files, The binaries contain all the code necessary to unzip files and display their user interface. No external DLLs, support DLLs, components or applications are required to run self-extracting zip files.

The 32-bit Module, which works on all Windows 95 (and up) operating systems running on Intel 386-compatible CPUs. It supports long filenames, multiple-disk spanning, encryption passwords for individual files, displaying text files, running another application, and more. (See the features list for details). This binary will not work if files are compressed with the BWT compression method.

The BWT Module file is the 32-bit binary, which is identical to the 32-bit Module except that it can unzip files created with the BWT compression method. This binary cannot unzip files created with the Deflate method like the 32-bit Module can.

The 16-bit Module, which works on 16-bit Windows 3.x as well as Windows 95/98 2000 NT and Windows XP. It is more compact than the 32-bit Module, but does not support long filenames and uses a custom, non-Windows 95 style directory browser. This binary will not work if files are compressed with the BWT compression method.

How much does FilePackager! cost?

This program is released as Trialware. You may install this program to test and evaluate. If this software suits your needs please consider registering your copy. Using an evaluation version limit for 30 Days.

The registration fee is only $39.95 USD for the Standard Edition and only $49.95 USD for Professional Edition
After registering you will get A registration code which will unlock program then it will able to

More customize for package interface
Technical support for this program.
Free upgrade for this program in future.
DIMDATA Software update information.

What the operating system and System requirements for Self-Extractor and FilePackager?

FilePackager does not need a utility such as WinZip Winrar PK Zip to creates Zip files.
FilePackager requires Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows Me Windows XP Windows Vista.

Self-extracting Zip files created by FilePackager can be run under any of the same Windows versions. and WINDOWS 3.x Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows Me Windows XP Windows Vista.
You can Select either 16-bit self-extracting zip files that work on Windows 3.x and all other Windows operating systems, or 32-bit self-extracting zip files that support long filenames and work on , Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Windows Vista operating systems.

Can I create Self-Extracting zip to protect from another user that I not allowed to extract files?

Yes, To create a password-protected self-extracting Zip file, simply use password protection on the standard Zip file being used. FilePackager will automatically create a password-protected self-extracting Zip file; the user will be prompted for the password when the self-extracting Zip file is run. Unless the correct password is supplied, the files will not be extracted. If the standard Zip file is not password-protected, then the self-extracting Zip file won't be password-protected either. To create a password-protected standard Zip file using FilePackager, Click 'Password button' from the Zip Dialog and specify a password before Make Zip files

we recommend your password should include alphameric, and numeric for more secure password protect from utility for password recover Such as WinZip password recover or another application to crack or recover your password.

Do you help me with product support?

Yes, This web site provide for user support Before you contact us In order to save everyone some time, we'd like you to do a few things before you contact us. We know the urge to call is great, but we'd appreciate it if you double check this list:

Have you consulted the Windows Help manual?
Have you used the search feature of the manual?

If you got this far, it must be a tough one. Maybe it's time to tell us about your problem.

How to contact us

The preferred method of contacting us for technical support by Email is support AT dimdata DOT com

If I haven't access to the Internet, can I register via phone, fax or postal mail ?

Yes, Please Select RegForm below and print out RegForm, and fax or mail it to:

ShareIt!
element 5 AG
Vogelsanger Str.78
50823 Cologne
Germany

Tel.: + 49 (0)221 31088-0
Fax: + 49 (0)221 31088-99
E-mail: register@shareit.com
E-mail: info@shareit.com

RegForm for FilePackager Professional Edition
RegForm for FilePackager Standard Edition
RegForm for FilePackager Corporate Edition
US and Canadian customers may also order by calling 1-800-903-4152.
(Order only please! They cannot provide any technical information about the program)

US Check and cash orders can be sent to ShareIt US office at:

ShareIt! Inc.
460 Mathews Street, Suite 1800
Greensburg, PA 15601-8059
USA

Tel: +1-800-903-4152 (orders only)
Tel: +1 (724) 850-8186
Fax: +1 (724) 850-8187
E-mail: register@shareit.com
E-mail: info@shareit.com

What payment options and currencies do you support?

Our comprehensive payment options include credit card, debit card, bank transfer, check, cash or purchase order, including billing in various currencies. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Euro card, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, Switch and Solo. Credit and debit card payments are authorized within just a few seconds, and customers receive their products shortly afterward. Your customers can send us checks to our offices in the U.S. and Europe as well as wire transfer money to local bank accounts in their country. We issue monthly invoices and payments to you by bank transfer or check in U.S. Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling. (This Questions answered by Shareit support)

How to enter my registration code?

Unlocking instructions

1. Find your Registration Number. If you chose the Email shipping option when you purchased the FilePackager, your Registration Number was provided to you via e-mail sent to you by ShareIt.com.

2. Run FilePackager. If your copy has not yet been unlocked, you will see the "Registration" window by click on 'About' button and click 'Registration' button on about dialog. If your copy has already been unlocked, FilePackager’s Welcome page will appear, and you do not need to unlock your copy.

3. Enter your Registration Number in the Registration Number field.

4. Click the 'OK' button to unlock your copy on this machine.

What is the difference between a spanned and a split archive?

Internally, the files are the same. Both result in your archive being created in multiple pieces. The primary difference is in where the pieces are located when the archive is created. A spanned archive will always be written to removable media. A split archive will always be written to local storage on your hard drive, rather than removable media. Split archives may be divided into specified segment sizes, while spanned archives will be created so that each segment fits into the available space on each diskette. Split archives will have special file extensions since they reside in the same folder.

What are the Spanning Self-Extractor?

A spanned zip file is a zip file that is split into multiple files, each located on a different floppy disk or other removable media. Spanned zip files are usually created directly to floppy disks or other removable media, in order to fill up each disk as much as possible or as specified. Spanned zip files allow a large zip file to be stored onto floppy disks or other removable media that normally would not fit.

The difference between a spanned zip file and a multi-part zip file is that a spanned zip file is created directly onto the target disks (each disk contains one file, always with the same filename) while a multi-part zip file is created into any target file system folder, with each part of the zip file having a different ( numbered) filename extension. A multi-part zip file can be copied to disks at a later time, but is not guaranteed to fit onto the disks nor to take up the optimal amount of space available on each disk.

What is a split archive? How do I create a split archive?

A split archive is a .ZIP file that is broken into smaller segments. You may want to create a split file if you plan to place the file onto removable media later or if you want to place the files on a web page, allowing users to download the archive in pieces (if the archive is large). This can also be useful if you plan to send the archive as an e-mail attachment and your mail system has restrictions on attachments. You can create a split archive and send them individually.

To create a split file, create a new archive Click 'New' button . Select the files to compress and the created file will be automatically split into smaller sizes if necessary.
Important you must enter the number in byte and this option is only for creating zip files only cannot convert to self-extractor.

What are The BWT compression method?

The BWT compression method is an implementation of the Burrows-Wheeler Transform compression algorithm with Huffman encoding. It was popularized by the UNIX and Linux BZip2 program.

It offers significantly better compression than Deflate (the traditional PKZIP 2.04g compression method) but takes longer to compress and decompress data. we tests have shown BWT to often achieve between 20 to 30% better compression than Deflate on many popular file types such as databases, pictures, text and executable files.
The BWT compression method is based on the Libbzip2 library, written by Julian Seward. Libbzip2 is a publicly available compression library that can be downloaded from the following URL:
Last known URL as of March 19th, 2002: sources.redhat.com/bzip2/./#bzip2 BWT is considered to be one of the most efficient compression algorithms for compressing XML data.

What is the Extra Headers options?

The Extra Headers option lets you control what type of supplemental file information you want stored in a zip file or retrieved from a zip file. This option applies to the Zip and Unzip methods only.

All time stamps (PKWare data format)
Store/Retrieve extended time-stamp information about a file using a header format defined by PKWARE?. Time-stamp information is stored in Windows NT format and includes the last modification date and time, the last accessed date and time and the creation date and time.

All time stamps (Info-Zip data format)
Store/Retrieve extended time-stamp information about a file using a header format defined by the Info-Zip group. Time-stamp information is stored in UNIX format and includes the last modification date and time, the last accessed date and time and the creation date and time.

Windows NT file security and permissions
Store/Retrieve the Windows NT file security information header.

Unicode filenames
Store/Retrieve the UNICODE filename header.

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