Archiving Files and Directories with Engrampa (with examples)
- Linux
- November 5, 2023
Engrampa is a command-line tool used to package files into zip or tar archives in the MATE desktop environment. This article will explore different use cases of the engrampa command and provide code examples for each case.
Starting Engrampa
To start Engrampa, simply execute the engrampa command:
engrampa
Motivation: Starting Engrampa allows users to access its graphical user interface (GUI) for archiving and extracting files conveniently.
Example Output: This command will launch the Engrampa GUI on the user’s desktop.
Opening Specific Archives
To open specific archives, provide the paths to the archives as arguments to the engrampa command:
engrampa /path/to/archive1.tar /path/to/archive2.tar ...
Motivation: Opening a specific archive in Engrampa allows users to browse its contents, extract files, or modify the archive’s contents.
Example Output: This command will open the specified archives in the Engrampa GUI, allowing users to browse their contents.
Archiving Files and/or Directories Recursively
To create an archive of specific files and/or directories recursively, use the --add-to option followed by the path to the archive file and the paths to the files or directories to be included:
engrampa --add-to=/path/to/compressed.tar /path/to/file_or_directory1 /path/to/file_or_directory2 ...
Motivation: Archiving files and directories allows users to bundle related data together for storage, sharing, or backup purposes.
Example Output: This command will create a new archive named “compressed.tar” and add the specified files and directories into it recursively.
Extracting Files and/or Directories from Archives
To extract files and/or directories from archives to a specific path, use the --extract-to option followed by the path to the extraction directory and the paths to the archives to be extracted:
engrampa --extract-to=/path/to/directory /path/to/archive1.tar /path/to/archive2.tar ...
Motivation: Extracting files and directories from archives allows users to retrieve specific data or restore backups to the desired location.
Example Output: This command will extract the contents of the specified archives into the specified directory, preserving their original directory structure.
With the engrampa command and its various options, users can easily create, open, add to, and extract files and directories from archives. These examples demonstrate different use cases for Engrampa in the MATE desktop environment, providing users with the ability to organize and manage their files effectively.
