ZANGIEF  I tried this, same thing happened to me. I compressed a PNG with "test" as the password, then tried to open the archive. I clicked "cancel" in the password dialog box, and 7zX's main window noted that the password was wrong, and that the file wouldn't be expanded. The file was expanded anyway, though, and I ended up with the same PNG I compressed. Alright developer, get in here and fix it.  
(Version 1.7.1)

TASKMAN  Inserting a wrong password or canceling the operation causes 7zX to generate 0 KB files, and display CRC errors in the main window.

Archive contents are actually ENCRYPTED using AES-256, and cannot be decrypted unless you know the correct key.  
(Version 1.7.1)

TASKMAN  This has been requested multiple times, and will be added sooner or later™. :)  
(Version 1.7.1)

TASKMAN  Certain archives are created using a proprietary variant of the AppleDouble encoding, which is currently not supported. Until we work on a fix, you should expand those files using Apple's Compression Utility.  
(Version 1.7.1)

TASKMAN  Only if you are getting bus errors. Most likely doesn't apply to Mac OS X 10.5 users.  
(Version 1.7)

YULETIDE  Yah, I'm on 10.4.11...  
(Version 1.7)

TASKMAN  What about this one?

http://sixtyfive.thesneaky.com/temporary/7zX_1.7-alternative.zip  
(Version 1.7)

YULETIDE  "The requested URL /temporary/7zX_1.7-alternative.zip was not found on this server."  
(Version 1.7)

TASKMAN  It's been replaced with one that should actually work.

http://sixtyfive.xmghosting.com/2008/03/09/new-7zx-17-alternative/  
(Version 1.7)

YULETIDE  Working great, thanks for everything!  
(Version 1.7.1)

YULETIDE  Hm. It works for some. Perhaps they have internal compression that confuses it?  
(Version 1.6.7)

YULETIDE  I figured it out. I was trying to compare compression ratios between 7z and the much faster ZIP, so I had already zipped the pdf. Then 7z tried to expand (i dropped the pdf). Though it didn't actually do any expansion. When I deleted the zip file, it compressed the pdf just fine.  
(Version 1.6.7)

TASKMAN  This used to happen when you had an archive with the same file name in the same folder as the items you were trying to compress.

At that point, 7zX should have created a 7z archive, but rather noticed your ZIP archive and focused on that rather than launching the compression routines.

Fixed in version 1.7. :)  
(Version 1.7)

YULETIDE  Yay! Thanks!  
(Version 1.7)

TASKMAN  I am not experiencing this issue on my Mac.

Could you tell me more about the compression options you are using? Thanks.  
(Version 1.6.5)

BRUCE_Y  Ditto here.

version 1.6.5 runs for a moment then quits with no output. iMac G5, OS X 10.4.9.

The file I try to compress has a long name with lots spaces (it is an eml email message, 100KB. file name is subject line, about 110 regular english letters, numbers, punctuation characters).

Drag to 7zx v165, little window shows the following then quits, no compressed file to be found.

"Total

"Folders: 0

"Files: 0

"Size: 0

"Compressed: 0"

Do not see any other window, so no way to "set any options" since the program has no direct user interface, no way to set any preferences.

If I change the source file name by replace all spaces with dashes, then 7zx does work, gives the Add To Archive window and does create an archiveof it.

P.S. 1) the small status result window goes away very fast, so very hard to grab a screen snap of whatever it says.

P.S. 2) though I have high hopes for the 7zx program, and appreciate your efforts, I am mystified by your website. I have never been able to get any details or files directly off the site. So I just get the program only from MacUpdate.

Also, that is the reason I am writing the long comment here rather than direct to your site. Sorry about that. Hope the details are useful.  
(Version 1.6.5)

TASKMAN  All right, I will try to reproduce those exact conditions later today. Thanks for the time You dedicated to explaining the problem. :)  
(Version 1.6.5)

TASKMAN  I still cannot reproduce the bug you are experiencing. Could you send me one of the files which are causing it?  
(Version 1.6.5)

BRUCE_Y  Yes, I can send the example files I have tried.

Please tell me what email address to use. I have looked through the 7zx download files and docs but there is no email address. Only physical address and website link.

When I go to the website, it does not provide email address. Only a 'comments' box under the software blog topic. That would not work very well for pasting in data files.

Thx.  
(Version 1.6.5)

TASKMAN  Just check my MacUpdate profile. :)  
(Version 1.6.5)

TASKMAN  The decompression of encrypted archives is directly handled by the compression/decompression engine. If you do not insert any password, or do not specify the correct one, it will produce 0 KB files. We have no means of changing this behaviour.

Regarding the overwriting-existing-files issue, you are right: I will release an updated version of 7zX as soon as I can.  
(Version 1.6.5)

GARLICBREATH  Fair enough. I look forward to the new release. Thank you.  
(Version 1.6.5)

ZANGIEF  Look inside /private/var/tmp and /tmp. Sometimes there's also stuff in /vm and /private/var/vm, but don't delete any files names swapfileX, where X is a number.  
(Version 1.6.4)

TASKMAN  7zX stores those files under /tmp/. Just restart your computer, and you will find that they have been automatically removed.  
(Version 1.6.4)

TASKMAN  Fixed in version 1.6.5.  
(Version 1.6.5)

TASKMAN  Tell me more about the GNU implementation you are trying to use to decompress 7z archives created by 7zX.

I may be able to do something for you after all. :)  
(Version 1.6.2)

JAYHAWKBABE  Thanks for getting back to me! I am using the Fink package of GNU p7zip v. 4.44. I did some more testing to better define the issue and determined that the problem was in the decompression of a *.7z archive. (It did not matter if I used 7zX or GNU 7z to create the archive.) Upon decompressing with GNU 7z, the paths (i.e. relative folder structure) were not being preserved. They were, however, when I extracted with 7zX. This made me suspicious, so I double checked the GNU 7z extraction command that I had aliased in my .zshrc. I had mistakenly typed "7z e" instead of "7z x"...*blush* I am embarrassed to say that this was the source of all my problems. Thanks again for your response and the good software. I will likely keep using it because of its convenience. :)  
(Version 1.6.3)

TASKMAN  Sweet! ^_^  
(Version 1.6.3)

TASKMAN  7zX has been designed with ease of use in mind.

Write access on directories you don't own could be probably implemented, although I'm not sure that would be a good idea (for security reasons, i.e. you could overwrite essential system files by mistake).

I don't think users will be allowed to choose the directory to unarchive into in a short term, although this is a planned feature for version 2.0.  
(Version 1.6)

TASKMAN  Actually, 7zX is compatible with any Mac/Win/Unix/BeOS/[...] softwares capable of opening 7z archives. ;)  
(Version 1.5.3)

TASKMAN  .s7z is the extension for Safe 7z archives, i.e. a custom format which supports Macintosh resource forks, Spotlight metadata, and some other informations.

If you want to produce regular .7z archives, just deselect the "Preserve Macintosh resource forks" checkbox in the compression options prompt.  
(Version 1.5.3)

LEO KUZNETSOV  why? the mac way of doing the same is packing AppleDouble into zip archives. And e.g. BetterZip does a good job on striping it out if it is not necessary... There is naming conventions after all. Oh well. Poor users - yet another new envelope format. :-(  
(Version 1.5.3)

TASKMAN  All I can tell you is that we are working on the matter.  
(Version 1.5.3)

LEO KUZNETSOV  thanks. I really appreciate open discussion. Good luck with the improvements.  
(Version 1.5.3)

GAOSHAN  Wow! Taskman didn't get angry at Leo's tone, answered his questions with honest, direct answers and then released a new version of 7zX that addresses Leo's very valid concerns.

I'm impressed! A mature developer who listens to his users even when they don't pay for his product. I wish there were more devs like you, Taskman.  
(Version 1.6)

TASKMAN  Not really.

7zX will auto rename the file it is extracting (for example, boo.txt will be renamed to boo_1.txt), leaving your original file untouched.  
(Version 1.5.3)

SWORDFISH  Well for me it just overwrote it. I tested by putting a .txt with some content in the archive, and putting another .txt with different content in the directory I was extracting to. After extracting the archive, the file in the folder had the content of the .txt in the 7z archive, and there was no sign of any other renamed file.  
(Version 1.5.3)

TASKMAN  I'm trying to get everything done. Give me some time...  
(Version 1.5.3)

TASKMAN  Aren't creator codes just legacy stuff from the Classic Mac OS era?  
(Version 1.5)

POSTHASTE  No, not really. Download Misfox or RCDefaultapp and take a peek.  
(Version 1.5)

TASKMAN  I'll check the most recent Developer documentation and see if there is something I can do.  
(Version 1.5)

BRUCE_Y  Ditto on the request for a unique Creator Code that can be assigned to the 7zX file archives.

I make use of the Creator Code field quite a bit, using several different utility tools (File Buddy, FileXaminer, etc) to set ones that don't behave (in a way useful to me).

So even though we are in the land of OS X (10.4.7 for me) many programs (though not all) still use and can set/manipulate Creator codes.

So I support the request for creator code. Thx. 8-)  
(Version 1.5.1)

TASKMAN  Done.  
(Version 1.5.3)

POSTHASTE  Greatly appreciated. Thank you.  
(Version 1.5.3)

E_COMMERCE  This is exactly why you keep engineers/developers as far away from the user interface as possible...  
(Version 1.5)

TASKMAN  I perfectly know it can hurt.

However, since 7zX is mostly a GUI for a collection of Command Line tools, I thought some users would have been happy if they had a chance to call all the features these instruments provide.

7zX 1.6 is coming sooner than you would think, and will introduce a noob-proof GUI. That's all I can do, I'm sorry.  
(Version 1.5)

BUCHO  Don't apologize. It's a GREAT piece of software and I can't wait to see 1.6 (I'm not really a noob, just lazy).  
(Version 1.5)

TASKMAN  New GUI just introduced. Make comments. :)  
(Version 1.5.3)

TASKMAN  Path Finder? I had never heard about that tool before.

If I get enough requests, and the task proves not to take too many resources, I will try to make the Automator workflows cooperate with it.  
(Version 1.4.3)

ERIC CALDWELL  Thanks! You can download a 30 day demo from cocoatech.com.  
(Version 1.4.3)

TASKMAN  Just tried Path Finder here, the workflows appear to work. What problems are you experiencing exactly?  
(Version 1.4.3)

ERIC CALDWELL  If it works for you, then the problem is on my end. I think I know what .plist i changed that might be causing problems.  
(Version 1.4.3)

TASKMAN  "The ridiculous amount of time it takes to compress a file is not worth shaving off a 100KB or less. I used YemuZip to test a file, and it took 3 seconds to compress a file while THIS app took 30 seconds. It shaved off 5KB. Wow...how lame."

First and foremost, I would like to state (reiterate?) that I'm not the author of the 7z format. 7-Zip, invented by Igor Pavlov, is currently becoming popular under Windows and Linux environments.

I simply provided a Mac OS X implementation, since back when I started working on 7zX there wasn't any, other than a CLI tool to be used with the Terminal.

If you are interested in seeing the improvements this format can provide over traditional formats, I suggest that you check the related article on the Wikipedia.

The amount of compression you get depends on what you compress with it. 7zX returned excellent results with some of my stuff, in particular I compressed a 2 GB folder containing SNES roms to 200 MB. That means I obtained a 90% compression ratio.

The compression algorithms are very CPU intensive, and although 7zX works even runs on a G3 (I started working on it on a PowerBook G3/400MHz Lombard), I expect users to have a pleasant experience only on a G4 or better.

"This is also a terrible application. It has no features and you can't turn off that annoying pop up every time you load the program that asks to donate. Maybe I'd donate if you spent more time making a better application, but as of right now, it sucks. And when I uncompress a file, it sometimes doesn't work and the program runs into an error. Either that or the data that gets uncompressed becomes slightly corrupted or the application icon gets deleted.

Regarding the "it has no features" part, you can open 7zX without dropping any files on its icon to access some interesting stuff, like the creation of Self Extracting Archives. Also, by pressing the "P" key after dropping an item over 7zX's icon, you can encrypt your data with a passphrase, using the AES-256 algorithm.

The popup is a simple reminder to the user. It goes away after a few seconds, and requires no interaction of your behalf. Any tools I created only rely on support from the users. I'm not making shareware programs, but I have expenses directly related to the development (icons, licenses, etc.), which I sadly can't pay by myself.

The error you are probably getting happens because you are trying to decompress an archive in a folder which already contains an uncompressed copy of the same files. In that case, 7zX won't overwrite your data for security reasons.

Regarding the application icon problem: you simply have tried to compress an item using the standard 7-Zip format.

Unfortunately, this format doesn't save resource forks, Spotlight Metadata, and other informations that Mac OS X would otherwise need. For this reason, I developed a system that moves those informations to data forks, from where they can be stored/compressed and restored anytime you need them. The resulting archives are called safe, and their extension is s7z.

Hope this helps, and will help you reconsidering my application. Thanks for your time!  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  No...that's not why I got the error. There was only 1 file that I was compressing. There weren't multiple files or copies of a file. I compressed the file fine and when I went to decompress the file, an error popped up saying I couldn't decompress it. I'm on a G4 and I've tried 40 different kinds of files/apps/etc... and it's still slower than YemuZip and doesn't shave off very much. I wouldn't mind using this application at all if it had more features and was more reliable (meaning I won't have to wonder if the compressed files will become corrupted). You can at least admit that there might be a bug instead of writing it off as something else. I'm giving feedback for a reason. I compressed over 50 things and about a quarter of them were screwed up when I tried to decompress them. I don't want to have to worry about things like that. YemuZip compresses and decompresses without a problem.

And why would your program be able to compress a file, but then have a problem decompressing? How does that make sense?

"Regarding the application icon problem: you simply have tried to compress an item using the standard 7-Zip format."

Considering there isn't a way to change this in the preferences, that isn't my fault.

Anyway...I blame the slowness on my horrbily slow computer, but because of this, I want to use faster methods of compression. I'll probably use your app again once I get a MacBook. But those decompression issues have me worried. PEACE.  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

TASKMAN  What version of the Mac OS are you using? No file will get corrupted as long as you select Safe 7-Zip as a compression format.

Try this:

- open 7zX without dropping any files on the application's icon;

- select 7-Zip (safe) from the compression formats list;

- click on OK

From now on, any files you will compress will use the Safe format. You won't probably see another corrupted file again.

Should you continue having problems, however, I ask that you contact me so that I can fix them in a future release of 7zX.

Thanks for your time,

Taskman  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  I'm using Mac OS 10.4.7 on an iMac G4. I'll do just what you suggested. Thanks. =]  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

TASKMAN  Glad I could help you. :D  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

GANNET  Just a suggestion: maybe you could make it so the program detects resource forks and either automatically uses safe compression or gives you a warning to the fact?  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

TASKMAN  Why don't you just use Safe 7z?

As long as you want to use that archive on a Mac again, you should use that format.

Should you use the archive on a PC, there would be no point in saving resource forks in first place.  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  Um...since we're on Macs, then it should save resource forks by default.  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

GANNET  No, the point was that the user might not know if the files have resource forks or not. They might be wanting to share the files with a PC user, unaware of the resource forks that make such sharing impossible. I think a warning if it detects resource forks when not using safe would be much nicer than it silently destroying them leaving the user to find this out sometime later when they try to unarchive it.

Out of interest, how exactly does the safe method preserve them?  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

TASKMAN  7zX version 1.4.2 release 2 is out. Download it and excuse me for any problems I could have caused.  
(Version 1.4.2r2)

TASKMAN  Thanks for the appreciation. Don't forget to use the Safe 7-Zip format to save the resource fork of the stuff you compress. :)  
(Version 1.4.1)

TASKMAN  You say:

"Get a clue and pay attention to what people are saying. Most mac users don't like the Windows-esque nagware screens."

Developer says:

Right, let's look at what people are saying. A simple digg on the past reviews shows me plently of people that tell me I should stop caring about people that can only complain. Just like you.

You say:

"Oh I get it now...Windows developer! No wonder there's a nagware screen!"

Developer says:

You are totally clueless. I'm not a Windoze developer, and I don't have a single PeeCee in my house. I'm coding for the Mac - just for the Mac - since 1995.

You say;

"Why would YOU want to NOT GIVE ME THE CHOICE AS A USER?? Who says updates are always GOOD updates?!"

Developer says:

If you really don't like the update feature, just get Little Snitch, block connections from my software and shut the f*ck up. Should I find a critical bug, however, don't complain that it will be too late for your Mac.

You say:

"I review software based on MY use of software. Not on what YOU think it should be. There were enough unpleasant things to illicit a poor review without my needing to do an exhaustive check of the app.

Moral: Don't talk down to your users who don't like your windows program."

Developer says:

Go complain somewhere else. You are just building castles in the air. By the way, the Reply button is also there for a reason

You say:

“Moral 2: This software is NOT compatible with Mac's own BOM Archiver built into the system. BOM Archiver is a perfectly functional built in FEATURE of the Mac OS, proven, tested, no nagware screens, no small developers tooting their own horn to get you to send them money, and no arguments when someone doesn't care for it.“

Developer says:

Moral 3: Next time you receive a 7z archive - because it will happen sooner or later - go ask your mommy to open it for you.

Have a nice day. :)  
(Version 1.4)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Taskman, it is not acceptable to use profanity here even if you substitute an asterisk for one or more letters in the word in question.  
(Version 1.4)

GANNET  You're looking at this the wrong way. 7zX uses the 7z compression format which is not supported by BOM Archiver Helper, not the other way around. It would be awesome if BOM Archive Helper did support 7z but that's something you need to take up with Apple.  
(Version 1.4)

MACONNECT  wow, you know what, I was about to download this because is sounds good, but now I've read the developer replies I'm gonna go to sourceforge and see if I can build my own app.

I totally agree with smtips and MU admin.  
(Version 1.4.1)

SHRIZZA  While 7z is not a format I use, I have been looking over the development of this and other apps that handle 7z, mainly because in certain ways 7z is superior to other archive formats out there. To me, 7zX has always seemed to be the most polished of the graphical 7z utilities for OS X. But this appalling statement made by the developer has me thinking twice about this app and the intention of its creator:

"If you really don't like the update feature, just get Little Snitch, block connections from my software and shut the f*ck up. Should I find a critical bug, however, don't complain that it will be too late for your Mac."

Little Snitch? While Little Snitch may be a fine app in itself, to suggest buying a $25 app as an alternative to making online updates optional is just laughable.  
(Version 1.4.1)

TASKMAN  If you look at the comments history, you will notice that I had never given such a harsh reply before.

The update system is being rewritten with version 1.4.2. It will enable users to ignore updates they do not like.

http://taskman.altervista.org/su-demo.png  
(Version 1.4.1)

TASKMAN  I would like to point out that (in my experience) it is hard to give a polite reply to another person when they bash your software for the pure fun of doing it.

Reconsider my position? Sure, I have no problem with that.

My site, and the past MacUpdate experiences, tell a whole different story about my usual behaviour. You can give them a look or just pretend that I never did anything positive in my life, as it looks like you are already doing.  
(Version 1.4.1)

TASKMAN  On a last note, if I hadn't had a chance to excuse myself with SMTIPS before, I would like to do it now.

I recognize that my answer was extremely unprofessional, and this still covers me in shame.  
(Version 1.4.1)

SHRIZZA  Indeed, I had noticed over time that you had something helpful to say to just about every review/comment concerning your software. The entries on your web site, however, are new to me, and thank you for pointing that out. Now, on to the real matter...

The parent of this thread was decidedly rude (a repeat offender as far as I'm concerned), so I thought your lashing out was justifiable. I was merely baffled by the comment about Little Snitch. And though I'm aware of one of the previous versions of 7zX containing a critical flaw, the "too late for your Mac" part sounded a bit like a threat.

Now, I must admit, that I didn't like the forced update feature, but don't get me wrong; it's your software. "Nags" for donations, forced update policy, etc.; it seems like fair game to me, especially considering that this is freeware. If someone isn't satisfied, OS X comes with the tools to compete. Sorry for the miscommunication.

And finally, by keeping this app free, a tip of my hat to you.  
(Version 1.4.1)

TASKMAN  As you can see, I'm trying to work out some of the problems you just mentioned. :)

I never forced anyone to update by the way. The software didn't auto-update, it only sent messages to the user!  
(Version 1.4.1)

JEGO  wow you people have problems :)  
(Version 1.4.1)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  I don't care what your situation is, you don't reply to people like that no matter what they say about your software. Grow up and be professional.  
(Version 1.4.1)

GRUMPYTICO  This is ridicolous...smtips review is very, very shameful. This is a typical Mac user...shivers when they hear "Windows" and just blatantly thinks Macs are the best without ever using Windows.

I think the developer is right on track on how he replied. The reviewer is downright immature and should be treated as suck.

To the developer: THANK YOU. Thanks for creating quality software. I applaud your response to smtips, guys like him are the ones that have people judge mac users as dumb zealots, and unfortunately, I have to admit most of them are :(  
(Version 1.6.3)

TASKMAN  Thanks for your appreciation. It really gives me the energy I need to continue the development of these softwares.

I don't think I ever underlined this, not even on my site, but people who donate get a license file that will completely disable the naggy. :)  
(Version 1.4)

TASKMAN  Strange, as no AppleScripting is involved in them.

Eventually, in a future version, the P button thing won't be necessary, but right now it is the only way I have to make p7zip understand that I want to work on a protected archive.  
(Version 1.4)

JEEPEE  It says:

---

AppleScript Error

file "Macintosh HD:Applications:7zX.app" kan niet in type alias worden omgezet. (-1700)

---

I put 7zX in the utility-folder and I think that's the problem. I now placed 7zX in the Program-folder and all Workflows work perfectly.

Can you make it possible that 7zX can stay inside the Utility-folder? I find it more a Utility... :-)  
(Version 1.4)

GANNET  This is an unfortunate problem that happens with any such workflow (which do run on applescript). When the workflow is created it stores a path to where the application currently is and that's where it will look every time you run it. Making it work anywhere is much more difficult and would be better off making a proper CM plugin instead. In the meantime you can either keep it in your apps folder or change the workflow (very easy - just open it in automator and point it to the right place).  
(Version 1.4)

JEEPEE  Thanks, I will try that. :-)  
(Version 1.4)

BRETTD  I thought it was a proprietary format as well, but Wikipedia says the 7z format is GNU licensed. It seems to be akin to the MKV video format, ie a container.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7z  
(Version 1.4)

TASKMAN  The small donations window will automatically close after 4 seconds. Its presence has been discussed so many times before I don't want to talk about it again.

7z is a popular format on the Windows side, and is opensource.

Why would you want to turn the update feature off? It makes sure that you always have the most recent version, with all the known bugs ironed out.

I would like to point out that a Preferences section, although minimal, can be accessed by opening 7zX without dropping any file/folder on its icon.

Moral: next time you decide to review a software, please make sure that you test it in an exhaustive manner, and that you document yourself on the features it is supposed to have. Thanks!   
(Version 1.4)

TASKMAN  I asked them to take it down, because I just realized I left in a critical bug. Don't be worried, but do not use this tool until I get it fixed.

I will explain everything later!  
(Version 1.3.3)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Taskman, I hope you received the email I sent you just a few minutes ago, in it I sent instructions about how you can host your files here at MacUpdate for free.  
(Version 1.3.3)

MACKEY007  I don't believe its so much nagware. People who use this for free and without restriction should stop your complaining.  
(Version 1.3.3)

TASKMAN  The truth is: I have been working on this software for two months now, and I spent more money for it than I gained from donations.

I only added a small box in the top right corner of the screen. It will go away automatically after a few seconds, or you can just click on it to make it go away.

Can you seriously call this a nagware?  
(Version 1.3)

MACD  Oh my god.. This software is brilliant, and you DON'T pay for it. Well year, the developer asks for some donation SO WHAT??? You are not forced to make a donation, as well as not forced to use any "irritating" software. It's your choice. Shut it and enjoy the fact you don't have to pay. And yeah.. growing up a little bit won't hurt either.

And to the developer - don't pay attention to the kids in the forum. It was always like that and it will always be. Kids grow up and stop making such comment, eventually. There are many more people who enjoy your work and grateful for making this software free.  
(Version 1.3)

TASKMAN  And it's going to remain free. I'm only asking for donations. ;)  
(Version 1.3)

GAOSHAN  It is free. Let the guy ask for money if he wants to. He has created this wrapper, implemented drag and drop and figured out the various setting and configurations for you. That isn't the same as actually creating the compression program he is using but it isn't trivial either.

His program is a wrapper for the actual compression program 7z (specifically p7zip which is the version that will work from the Mac command line. You can find it here ).

Just install it and you can compress away without nag screens. However, it isn't as convenient as drag and drop so there you go. 7zX is the best implementation of 7z in a drag and drop GUI for the Mac.   
(Version 1.3.3)

TASKMAN  Are you sure? As far as I know, it should skip them.  
(Version 1.2)

AETNARIA  Sounds like a preference setting for this would be handy.  
(Version 1.2)

TASKMAN  It would require a major interface overhaul. I'm still studying what the best way to do this would be.  
(Version 1.2)

SOMEONE  This is mostly normal. 7Zip compression is very CPU intensive. However, the decompression is very fast regardless of the compression setting.  
(Version 1.2.1)

TASKMAN  I'm looking into it.  
(Version 1.2)

TASKMAN  Tell me more about your configuration. What's the volume you are loading 7zX from called? In which folder did you copy the software?  
(Version 1.1.1)

THE MACDOCTOR  It's a Quicksilver G4 running Tiger OSX 10.4.4 all the latest updates, security patches etc.

I placed the application into my downloads folder and tried to launch it, nothing happened.

Do I need to have it in a specific place, like the Applications on my boot volume?

Thanks

Mark  
(Version 1.1.1)

TASKMAN  No. But there may be such problems if the path to the 7zX application (like "Macintosh HD/Applications/7zX") contains exotic characters, like apostrophes.  
(Version 1.1.1)

THE MACDOCTOR  It doesn't contain any exotic characters, but my HD isn't called Macintosh HD.

Mark  
(Version 1.1.1)

TASKMAN  I'm unsure. But your hard disk really don't have to be called Macintosh HD. :/  
(Version 1.1.1)

THE MACDOCTOR  Ok thanks

I will keep looking at updates to this program and see if an update sometime fixes the problem.

Mark  
(Version 1.1.1)

TASKMAN  As a freeware software developer, I cannot buy 200 GB of bandwidth/month.  
(Version 1.1)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Which is why I have just now mirrored the file on my iDisk...

To the dev: if you need a mirror, just contact Joel here at MU (macupdate@macupdate.com)  
(Version 1.1.1)

TASKMAN  Thanks for your kind words. :D  
(Version 1.1.1)

TASKMAN  In fact, I created 7zX because StuffIt doesn’t handle .7z files.  
(Version 1.0.1)

TASKMAN  Forgot to say that the .7z format wasn't invented by me, and that it is becoming quite popular on many web sites because of the high compression ratios it obtains.

On the other hand, my software is so small that even a person behind a 56k line could download it in less than a minute (or you could place it in a floppy disk.)  
(Version 1.0.1)

MEGAGRAM  Well that's obvious. What do you think happened back in the day when Stuffit wasn't included on all Macs? People had to go and download it when they received a .sit compressed file. It's logical. And it takes about 3 minutes of your time to download the program.  
(Version 1.0.1)