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As the Archiver feature is useful for backing up content, this blog post will cover how to use it.
Creating an archive (.cmpa file) is a two-step process. All instructions are to be done in Content Manager unless otherwise stated.
Note - Any assets that are archived cannot be deleted, unless you remove the archive reference from the Settings dialog first.
To add assets to an archive
Firstly, find the assets you want to add to the archive. This can be done using the Search panel.
Secondly, select the assets by clicking on them. Hold Ctrl down if you are selecting multiple assets that are not consecutive in the list, or Shift if you are selecting a range of assets. Ctrl and A can be used if you are selecting all items in a list.
Thirdly, right-click one of the selected items, then click Archive. This will start the process.
You will then be asked if you want to include dependencies. If you wish to do so, make sure the relevant boxes are ticked.
Be aware that assets that are open for edit and built-in items may not be possible to add to an archive. Also, be aware of any limits on the filesystem side (for FAT32, this is just under 4GB). Also be aware that Content Manager cannot handle archives larger than 2GB.
Repeat this stage until all the items you want to include are listed in the Archiver panel on the left-hand side.
Creating the archive itself
Once all the assets you want are added, click the Archive button at the bottom of the Archiver panel (on the left-hand side of the window). You will now be prompted to name and choose a location for the archive file. Once done, the archive process will now take place.
The archive may automatically be listed in Content Manager's settings box. See below on how to remove the reference.
Installing assets from an archive (.cmpa file)
To install an archive, you will need to click File, then Settings.
If the Archive tab is not already selected, select it. Click the Add button and select the location of the .cmpa file.
Once it appears in the list, click Save. Content Manager will detect the contents of the archive and will prompt you to install the assets. Click Yes to proceed, then wait for it to complete.
Once it has been installed, go back into the Settings box, select the archive file in the list, then click Remove. Click Yes if asked to confirm. Once done, click Save.
Removing assets that have been archived
To do this, you must do the following:
1.Click File, then Settings.
2.Click the appropriate archive, then click the Remove button.
3.Click Save.
Hopefully this will come in useful to some users. Comments are welcome on this topic.
Shane
Creating an archive (.cmpa file) is a two-step process. All instructions are to be done in Content Manager unless otherwise stated.
Note - Any assets that are archived cannot be deleted, unless you remove the archive reference from the Settings dialog first.
To add assets to an archive
Firstly, find the assets you want to add to the archive. This can be done using the Search panel.
Secondly, select the assets by clicking on them. Hold Ctrl down if you are selecting multiple assets that are not consecutive in the list, or Shift if you are selecting a range of assets. Ctrl and A can be used if you are selecting all items in a list.
Thirdly, right-click one of the selected items, then click Archive. This will start the process.
You will then be asked if you want to include dependencies. If you wish to do so, make sure the relevant boxes are ticked.
Be aware that assets that are open for edit and built-in items may not be possible to add to an archive. Also, be aware of any limits on the filesystem side (for FAT32, this is just under 4GB). Also be aware that Content Manager cannot handle archives larger than 2GB.
Repeat this stage until all the items you want to include are listed in the Archiver panel on the left-hand side.
Creating the archive itself
Once all the assets you want are added, click the Archive button at the bottom of the Archiver panel (on the left-hand side of the window). You will now be prompted to name and choose a location for the archive file. Once done, the archive process will now take place.
The archive may automatically be listed in Content Manager's settings box. See below on how to remove the reference.
Installing assets from an archive (.cmpa file)
To install an archive, you will need to click File, then Settings.
If the Archive tab is not already selected, select it. Click the Add button and select the location of the .cmpa file.
Once it appears in the list, click Save. Content Manager will detect the contents of the archive and will prompt you to install the assets. Click Yes to proceed, then wait for it to complete.
Once it has been installed, go back into the Settings box, select the archive file in the list, then click Remove. Click Yes if asked to confirm. Once done, click Save.
Removing assets that have been archived
To do this, you must do the following:
1.Click File, then Settings.
2.Click the appropriate archive, then click the Remove button.
3.Click Save.
Hopefully this will come in useful to some users. Comments are welcome on this topic.
Shane