Guides
Purpose
This section provides comprehensive guides for using Cabriolet effectively. From basic operations to advanced techniques, these guides cover all aspects of working with Microsoft compression formats.
Concepts
Cabriolet supports multiple compression formats and algorithms, each with specific use cases. These guides help you understand when and how to use each format, choose appropriate compression algorithms, and handle advanced scenarios.
Guide Categories
Basic Usage
Basic Usage Guides cover fundamental operations:
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Extracting files from archives
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Creating new archives
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Listing archive contents
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Testing archive integrity
Format Guides
Format Guides document each of the 7 supported formats:
Compression Algorithms
Compression Algorithm Guides explain the 5 supported algorithms:
Advanced Usage
Advanced Usage Guides cover specialized topics:
Learning Path
Recommended progression through the guides:
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Start with Basics: Master Basic Usage
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Learn Your Format: Study the Format Guide for your use case
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Understand Compression: Review Compression Algorithms
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Advanced Techniques: Explore Advanced Usage as needed
Quick reference
| Task | Guide | Level |
|---|---|---|
Extract files | Basic | |
Create archives | Basic | |
Work with CAB files | Intermediate | |
Choose compression | Intermediate | |
Handle split archives | Advanced | |
Recover damaged files | Advanced |