If you want to send your project to another location or person, you can package (zip) the project into a single file that is much smaller than the entire project in its normal state. The zipped project can then be easily unzipped by anyone who also uses Flare, retuning the project to its normal state so that it can be edited. Zipping a project is also a great way to create and store a backup of your project.
There are two methods you can use—(1) zipping only or (2) zipping and emailing. The first method lets you zip the project and place the compressed file where you want on your computer. The second method lets you zip the project and immediately attach it to an email so that you can send it to someone. This topic deals with the first method.
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How to Zip a Project
- Open a project.
- Select Project > Zip Project. The Create Package dialog opens.
- (Optional) You can click in the Package File field and rename the zipped file at the end of the path. By default, the zipped file is named after your project.
- (Optional) You can click the Browse button and navigate to another folder to store the zipped file. By default, Flare specifies that the zipped file should be placed in your "Documents" folder, but you can use the Browse button to change that.
- Click Create. Flare compresses the project and places it into a single file with an .flprjzip extension.
Note Alternatively, you can use a more robust export feature, with additional options, to zip a project (or parts of one). See Exporting Projects.
What’s Next?
When you want to open a zipped file so that you can work with it in the project interface, you can unzip it. See Opening Zipped Projects.