Hi
I'm writing an application which needs 7-Zip. Currently I have the path to the executable I need kind of hard coded (which means it is environment variable send to Java using -D option.
But since not everyone are familiar with changing the path is it possible to detect location of the 7-Zip during starting the application? Is there any 'repository' where there are data about all installed applications (name,directory etc.)?
Other solution is to add the 7-Zip files to distribution of my application so that it will work even when there is no 7-Zip on USB drive - but I'm not sure if it is OK - it will require some additional space plus it is not very nice solution - versioning, updates etc.
Thanks in advance.
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Explain in simpler words, please
Made sense to me. Too bad I don't have the answer...
Ok, I will try to explain it.
They need the functionality of 7zip (compress, uncompress, whatever) in/for their program and need a way to call to 7zip to do those functions when needed.
Does that help any or did I confuse it more?
@wrobel-cwirek: I think it would be a mistake to hope there is a copy already there. If you are allowed I would include it. Command line only (no GUI) would cut down a tad on size(about 500 KB). http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
~Lurk~
UPX the exe/dll file(s) for some more space-savings too.
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Very true! LMFAO!!
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LOL... Simple use the commandline version of 7zip...
Um, yep. Just like I said...
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Thanks, I will do like you advised so that installation of the 7-Zip will not be required.