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7z: [a]rchive using a specific archive type.
$ 7z a -t${select} ${path-to-archive-7z} ${filename_or_directory}
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This command is using the 7z utility to create an archive in the 7z format. Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "7z" is the name of the executable program.
  • "a" stands for "add" or "archive". It is used to create an archive.
  • "-t${select}" specifies the archive type to be selected. The "${select}" part is a placeholder that should be replaced with the desired archive type. For example, if you want to create a zip archive, you would replace it with "-tzip".
  • "${path-to-archive-7z}" is the path where the resulting archive file should be saved. The "${path-to-archive-7z}" part is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path and filename, e.g., "/path/to/archive.7z".
  • "${filename_or_directory}" is the file or directory that you want to add to the archive. The "${filename_or_directory}" part is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual file or directory path.

So, overall, this command creates a new archive in the specified format, saves it to the provided path, and includes the specified file or directory in the archive.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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