Split file

 

This function allows to split one (big) file into multiple smaller files (usually of the same size), e.g. for the transport over the Internet or with diskettes. The partial files can be written either directly on diskettes, or into a directory on the harddisk.

 

On the destination computer, the files can be combined either with Total Commander (Command Combine files), or e.g. with the DOS command copy. The command line would be:

copy /b part.001 + part.002 + part.003 + part.004 original.dat

This combines parts 1 to 4 to the file original.dat.

After splitting Total Commander creates a file with extension .crc. This file contains the name and size of the original file, as well as the CRC checksum. You don't need this CRC file to combine the files with a different program. However, Total Commander can test with this file if the original file was recreated correctly.

 

Split the file 'xxx' to directory

Here you can enter the target path. The file names will be chosen by Total Commander like this: The name is kept, and the extension is changed to .001, .002 etc. This allows a maximum of 999 parts. Leave the field empty to split to the current directory.

 

Bytes per file Here you can enter the desired file size in characters (bytes), or you can select one of the pre-defined sizes from the list. If you choose 'automatic', Total Commander will use the whole free space (on removable disks). When splitting to the hard disk, 'automatic' will use a size of 1.44 MB (3 1/2 " diskette).

 

Delete files on target disk (removable disks only)

If this option is checked, all files in the target directory and below will be deleted. Before deleting, Total Commander will show a list of files and ask for confirmation to delete them.