7-Zip / Discussion / Open Discussion: Shortcut key to extract files?

sixothree - 2009-12-30

Is there a shortcut key extract files that works as if I clicked the button in the toolbar? I can't find one.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

sixothree - 2010-02-11

Is there really no way to extract a file WITHOUT using a mouse??

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Jac Messerschmidt - 2010-02-11

Extracting an archive without a mouse?
Yes, you can use the command line version: 7za x archive.7z Just enter, no mouse required
You can also write a oneliner in just about any language containing that command without touching the blasted thing!

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

fernando - 2010-02-11

Assumption… archive file has focus (highlighted) in 7-Zip File Manager.

Single "Hot Key" - No. Certainly you are aware of these key combinations:

Press "Alt+F" keys, Press "7" key, Press "E" key, Press "Enter" key.

Or…

Press "Alt+F", Right-Arrow, Down-Arrow, Enter.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Vladimir Zhirov - 2010-02-14

It would be extremely nice to have a Total Commander compatible hot keys like Alt+F5 / Alt+F9 for packing / unpacking.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Mert Nuhoglu - 2010-06-21

I agree. This should be done in a single hotkey. It is a usability feature decisive for many geeks.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

sixothree - 2010-06-21

I'm partial to the WinRar keys Alt-W for Extract, Alt-E for Extract To…

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Cody Geisler - 2010-08-27

Hi guys, I made an autohotkey script for this.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/zipextractshort/files/

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Cody Geisler - 2010-08-27

(Oh, and sorry, windows only…)

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Instructor - 2010-09-03

When I didn't find hotkey for most used command "Extract" I really surprised. You can add it manually:
1. Open 7zFM.exe in "Resource Hacker".
2. Go to "Accelerators->209->1033".
3. Add in hotkey list your hotkey for command 2001. For example for Alt+E (like WinRAR):
VK_E, 2001, NOINVERT, ALT, VIRTKEY
or for replace "Copy to" with "Extract" add
VK_F5, 2001, NOINVERT, VIRTKEY

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:
- Rich Thirsk - 2015-11-07
  
  Instructor,
  
  Thank you for this (specific & generic) solution. I'd like to create a hotkey for the "Test" function (which seems to be only available via the toolbar). What is its command # (that I can use in your solution above)? (In general,) where do you find these command numbers?
  
  Thanks.
  
  Rich
  
  If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Anonymous - 2010-09-03

thanks a million, instructor_!!! this has been a major incomprehensible omission in this app, i can't believe it was this trivial to fix. i hope this change will be adopted back to the tree.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Cody Geisler - 2010-09-05

Amazing, Thank you instructor!

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

ognog - 2010-09-21

Um… yes, I was wondering the same thing. If anything I would assume most people would be using this tool to extract archives… and there are shotcuts for everything but extracting? Or am I missing something?

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Alex Ernon - 2011-09-17

Such complicated solutions for such an easy (too easy?) built-in feature: F5, guys, F5. "Copy To…" = Extract.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Cody Geisler - 2011-09-17

Such complicated solutions for such an easy (too easy?) built-in feature: F5, guys, F5. "Copy To…" = Extract.

Copy To ≠ (Does not Equal) Extract.

I would like to reaffirm instructor_'s solution as the best.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Anonymous - 2011-09-18

I would like to reaffirm instructor_'s solution as the best.

I, on the other hand, think that F5 is the best (and easiest) way.

Why exactly is Copy to… any different from Extract?.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Cody Geisler - 2011-09-18

I do not know the exact difference. You would have to look at the source code.

From a frontend perspective, you should be able to easily experience the following differences:

Extracting a .rar, .7zip, or .zip file extracts the contents to a folder.
"Copy to…" on a .rar, .7zip, or .zip file copies the file to the folder you wish.

You cannot directly extract the contents of a rar/7zip/zip using "Copy to…" by running the "Copy to…" command on a rar/7zip/zip file.

Automatic folder generation is not applicable when running "Copy to…" due to the aforementioned issued.
However, when extract is used on a source file, a folder is generated using the same nomenclature as the source file's name.

For this reason, I prefer extract so that is does not copy to the parent folder.
My downloads folder would be a wreck of unorganized information or I would have to type in folder names manually based on the container's name. Using extract prevents this unnecessary chain of events.

Hope this helps.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

NokTham - 2015-06-28

hello zippers, is it possible to do this throught (windows) explorer? (not 7-zip manager)

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Shell - 2015-11-07

You can invoke a context menu by SHIFT+F10 or a dedicated key - then navigate to 7-Zip's menu commands - then ENTER.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Andy_Scull - 2016-03-30

erm I don't know much about SourceForge's organization and rules so forgive me if I mention the unmentionables.
Usually I have to change the code and compile my own version of 7zfm.exe. I got used to hotkeys alt+a and alt+e and lack of them in file manager appaled me.
You can easy do the same, you'll need to compile only CPP\7zip\UI\FileManager project.
In PanelKey.cpp there's a switch..case which can be expanded anyway you want. Functions for actions can be found in other code, for example g_App.AddToArchive() and g_App.ExtractArchives().
Also, maybe you'll need to modify resource.rc to get rid of hotkeys in menu if you're using Alt key like me.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

elig0 - 2020-06-01

Instructor's line for command 2001 does not seem to be working any more in 2020.

If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link:

Shortcut key to extract files?

A free file archiver for extremely high compression

Forums

Help

Shortcut key to extract files?

Shortcut key to extract files?

A free file archiver for extremely high compression

Forums

Help

Shortcut key to extract files? document.SUBSCRIPTION_OPTIONS = { "thing": "topic", "subscribed": false, "url": "subscribe", "icon": { "css": "fa fa-envelope-o" } };

Shortcut key to extract files?