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7za: [a]rchive a file or directory.
$ 7za a ${path-to-archive-7z} ${filename_or_directory}
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The given command is using the 7-Zip utility tool (7za) to create a 7z archive file.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • 7za: This is the command for executing the 7-Zip utility tool. It is used to perform various operations related to file compression and archiving.
  • a: This is the command switch for creating an archive. It tells 7za that we want to create a new archive.
  • ${path-to-archive-7z}: This is a placeholder that represents the desired path and name for the archive file. You need to replace it with the actual path where you want the archive file to be created and the desired name for the archive file, including the file extension (e.g., myarchive.7z).
  • ${filename_or_directory}: This is another placeholder representing the file or directory that you want to include in the archive. You need to replace it with the actual name of the file or directory you want to compress and include in the archive. If it is a file, provide the complete file name with the extension. If it is a directory, provide the path to the directory.

So, the command is used to create a 7z archive at the specified location and with the specified name, including the given 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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