get files from cab

[michaenh]

hi again.

Instead of zip files I wounder if anyone knows about delphi and polling out files from cab files. What about vica versa--

Any ideas are great! Thanks.

cheers,
mha

 

[EricDraven]

.cab (or cabinet) files are usually only used in installation programs. (Delphis Installshield being an example). What is it that you are trying to achieve which would require the use of these files as I am sure there is a simpler and easier approach!


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[michaenh]

Hi EricDraven.

Well my case is that I have f.example 3000 reports that our customer will receive.

The installation program packs out these reports in a directory where the user have choicen the installation path.
It is a lot of files which will make the installation program slow. And it is more neat to have all the reports into one file.

I could ofcourse packs these reports into a zip file and extract the right report and delete it when needed, but I thought that pack it into cab files would be more interesting...

Is this possible? As my opinion I would say everything is possible but as you say there is ofcourse simpler and easier approach...

But I am really eager to know about polling files from cab files...

thanks,
cheers,
mha

 

[EricDraven]

I would personally use a zip file to accomplish this, but if you want to use cab files then they should work fine too.

Follow this link for info on compression in Delphi. The compression stuff is about half way down the page (click the tips link to reveal info on .cab files)

http://inner-smile.com/delphip.phtml#comp

You should be able to find plenty of info and links there!


When your feeling down and your resistance is low, light another cigarette and let yourself go

 

[michaenh]

Thanks EricDraven.
I will take a look at it.

Many thanks

cheers,
mha