There're many free and commercial ways to do that. You can find a few in the UT Download area. Check also
VFPCompression FLL

>I am seeking a way to put all of the files in my directory/folder (C:\My_Stuff) into a winzip file using or making a winzip file using Visual Fox Pro. I do not want to manual open Winzip and do it manuely, I want to do it using fox pro code. Put all the files in the directory into a winzip file and save it with a file name: "My_Stuff.zip"
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>I can see the files in my directory/folder using the code below.
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>gnDbcnumber = ADIR(gaDatabase, '*.*') && Create array
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>CLEAR
>FOR nCount = 1 TO gnDbcnumber && Loop for number of databases
> ? gaDatabase(nCount,1) && Display database names
>ENDFOR
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>If any has done this I would greatly appreciate your assistance and help on how to accomplish this task.
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>Thank You in Advance and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All.
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>Winfred Majors