Extracting files from an archive Next
toolbar icon for extracting files Menu : Actions > Extract...

Where to extract to

The extract dialog allows the selection of one directory to extract the files to.

What is extracted?

The the Extract option allows you to choose the items that will be extracted...

Entire Archive - All files and directories in the archive that pass the filter will be extracted.

Selected Items - Any selected items that pass the filter will be extracted.

Empty directory structure - All of the directory entries in the archive will be extracted.

Filters
For a file to be extracted it must pass the filter. A blank filter or a filter containing '*' will pass all files. See filters for more information.

Use folder names
The Use folder names will cause the directory structure in the archive to be created in the directory you are extracting to.

Results
The results of the extraction operation will be displayed in the status bar.