1 Introduction

X-Arc is a program for archive handling, much similar from many points of view to WinZip� on Windows� systems and Stuff-It� for MacOS�.

X-Arc has nothing to spare with other programs of same purpose released since ever: those programs provide only a graphic interface to archivers' commands, often in a incomplete and not flexible way.

X-Arc provides the user with an extremely intuitive interface to the more often performed operations, while also offering many advanced options to expert users.

X-Arc is based on a modular concept, and allows to write modules to handle new archive formats without having to change the main program.

X-Arc allows to perform many operations using drag&drop from within the program or with Workbench icons.

X-Arc will scan an archive for install scripts and, if found, will install an archive automatically, launching the standard installer command.

X-Arc can work quietly. It can be called from an external program, sending an archive to X-Arc and X-Arc will then de-archive this and, subject to a user command or appplication request, will install the archive.

X-Arc makes extensive use of bubble help, available nearly everywere within its interface. This allows the user to quickly learn the usage of every single gadget and to take full advantage of drag&drop features.

X-Arc offers an advanced file recognition engine, based on both file name and contents, which allows the user to display any file using a suitable viewer.

X-Arc can also import preference files from MIMEPrefs program by VaporWare.

X-Arc's interface is highly configurable and customizable.

X-Arc can be fully controlled by keyboard only (many programmers seem to forget about users who don't like mouse...)

X-Arc uses MUI (a merit, IMHO).

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