vpax

(Visual Pax) graphical interface to pax, cpio, and tar archives 

Command


SYNOPSIS

vpax


DESCRIPTION

Visual Pax (vpax) is a graphical application that reads and writes pax, cpio, and tar archives. All features of pax, cpio, and tar are available. Normally, Visual Pax is started from the Start menu on your desktop, but it can also be started from a command line by using the vpax command.

Complete instructions on using Visual Pax are available through its online help feature.


ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES

TK_UNIX_FILESYSTEM 

When this variable is set, the Enhanced UNIX Compatibility Mode is on and the virtual file system is in use.

The TK_UNIX_FILESYSTEM variable is ignored by this utility. virtual file system path names are never used.

For details on the Enhanced UNIX Compatibility Mode and the virtual file system, see the EUCM reference page.


PORTABILITY

Windows 10. Windows Server 2016. Windows Server 2019. Windows 11. Windows Server 2022. Windows Server 2025.


AVAILABILITY

PTC MKS Toolkit for System Administrators
PTC MKS Toolkit for Developers
PTC MKS Toolkit for Interoperability
PTC MKS Toolkit for Professional Developers
PTC MKS Toolkit for Professional Developers 64-Bit Edition
PTC MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers
PTC MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers 64-Bit Edition


SEE ALSO

Commands:
cpio, pax, tar

File Formats:
cpio, tar


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