For those developing or managing packages, command-line utilities are the most efficient way to handle DCGzip files.
: Use the command gzip [filename] . This will replace the original file with a .gz version. DCGzip
The format is widely used because it utilizes the DEFLATE algorithm , which effectively reduces file size for text and CAD data. The format is widely used because it utilizes
: Standard compression level 6 is typically a good balance between speed and file size reduction. : Standard Gzip only compresses a single file
: A valid .gz file must start with a 10-byte header, including a "magic number" (0x1F 0x8B) that identifies it as a Gzip file.
: Standard Gzip only compresses a single file. If you have a folder of DCG outputs, you must first archive them into a .tar file and then compress it to create a .tar.gz archive. 3. Using Command Line Tools