ArchiveReader Class
Properties Methods Events Configuration Settings Errors
The ArchiveReader class supports inspection and extraction of files from zip, tar, gzip and bzip2 archives.
Syntax
ArchiveReader
Remarks
ArchiveReader shows and extracts archived files.
Property List
The following is the full list of the properties of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
ArchiveType | The type of the archive file. |
DecryptionCertCount | The number of records in the DecryptionCert arrays. |
DecryptionCertBytes | Returns raw certificate data in DER format. |
DecryptionCertHandle | Allows to get or set a 'handle', a unique identifier of the underlying property object. |
DecryptionPassword | The decryption password. |
FileData | The contents of the last extracted file. |
FileCount | The number of records in the File arrays. |
FileAction | The action to apply to the file. |
FileCompressedSize | The size of the file after compression. |
FileDataSource | The type of the data source for this entry. |
FileDirectory | Tells if the entry is a directory or a regular file. |
FileEncryptionAlgorithm | Returns the symmetric algorithm that was used to encrypt the file. |
FileEncryptionKeyLength | Returns the length, in bits, of the encryption key. |
FileEncryptionType | The type of encryption applied to the file. |
FileFileName | The original name of the compressed file or folder. |
FileFolder | The containing folder of the entry. |
FileLocalPath | The local path associated with this entry. |
FileMTime | The entry's last modification time. |
FileNewFile | Indicates whether the entry corresponds to a file to be added to the archive. |
FilePath | The full internal path of the archived entry. |
FileSignatureCount | The number of signatures covering the entry. |
FileSigned | Indicates whether the entry is signed. |
FileSize | The size of the file before compression. |
HashAlgorithm | Returns the hash algorithm that was used to generate the signature. |
KnownCertCount | The number of records in the KnownCert arrays. |
KnownCertBytes | Returns raw certificate data in DER format. |
KnownCertHandle | Allows to get or set a 'handle', a unique identifier of the underlying property object. |
Opened | Indicates if the class is in the open state. |
SignatureValidationResult | The signature validation result. |
SigningCertBytes | Returns raw certificate data in DER format. |
SigningCertCA | Indicates whether the certificate has a CA capability (a setting in BasicConstraints extension). |
SigningCertCAKeyID | A unique identifier (fingerprint) of the CA certificate's private key. |
SigningCertCRLDistributionPoints | Locations of the CRL (Certificate Revocation List) distribution points used to check this certificate's validity. |
SigningCertCurve | Specifies the elliptic curve of the EC public key. |
SigningCertFingerprint | Contains the fingerprint (a hash imprint) of this certificate. |
SigningCertFriendlyName | Contains an associated alias (friendly name) of the certificate. |
SigningCertHandle | Allows to get or set a 'handle', a unique identifier of the underlying property object. |
SigningCertHashAlgorithm | Specifies the hash algorithm to be used in the operations on the certificate (such as key signing) SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA1 SHA1 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA224 SHA224 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA256 SHA256 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA384 SHA384 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA512 SHA512 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_MD2 MD2 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_MD4 MD4 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_MD5 MD5 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_RIPEMD160 RIPEMD160 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_CRC32 CRC32 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SSL3 SSL3 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_GOST_R3411_1994 GOST1994 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_POLY1305 POLY1305 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA3_224 SHA3_224 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA3_256 SHA3_256 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA3_384 SHA3_384 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHA3_512 SHA3_512 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2S_128 BLAKE2S_128 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2S_160 BLAKE2S_160 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2S_224 BLAKE2S_224 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2S_256 BLAKE2S_256 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2B_160 BLAKE2B_160 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2B_256 BLAKE2B_256 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2B_384 BLAKE2B_384 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_BLAKE2B_512 BLAKE2B_512 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHAKE_128 SHAKE_128 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHAKE_256 SHAKE_256 SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHAKE_128_LEN SHAKE_128_LEN SB_HASH_ALGORITHM_SHAKE_256_LEN SHAKE_256_LEN . |
SigningCertIssuer | The common name of the certificate issuer (CA), typically a company name. |
SigningCertIssuerRDN | A collection of information, in the form of [OID, Value] pairs, uniquely identifying the certificate issuer. |
SigningCertKeyAlgorithm | Specifies the public key algorithm of this certificate. |
SigningCertKeyBits | Returns the length of the public key. |
SigningCertKeyFingerprint | Returns a fingerprint of the public key contained in the certificate. |
SigningCertKeyUsage | Indicates the purposes of the key contained in the certificate, in the form of an OR'ed flag set. |
SigningCertKeyValid | Returns True if the certificate's key is cryptographically valid, and False otherwise. |
SigningCertOCSPLocations | Locations of OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) services that can be used to check this certificate's validity, as recorded by the CA. |
SigningCertPolicyIDs | Contains identifiers (OIDs) of the applicable certificate policies. |
SigningCertPublicKeyBytes | Contains the certificate's public key in DER format. |
SigningCertSelfSigned | Indicates whether the certificate is self-signed (root) or signed by an external CA. |
SigningCertSerialNumber | Returns the certificate's serial number. |
SigningCertSigAlgorithm | Indicates the algorithm that was used by the CA to sign this certificate. |
SigningCertSubject | The common name of the certificate holder, typically an individual's name, a URL, an e-mail address, or a company name. |
SigningCertSubjectKeyID | Contains a unique identifier (fingerprint) of the certificate's private key. |
SigningCertSubjectRDN | A collection of information, in the form of [OID, Value] pairs, uniquely identifying the certificate holder (subject). |
SigningCertValidFrom | The time point at which the certificate becomes valid, in UTC. |
SigningCertValidTo | The time point at which the certificate expires, in UTC. |
Method List
The following is the full list of the methods of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
Close | Closes the current archive. |
Config | Sets or retrieves a configuration setting. |
Extract | Extracts a single file from the archive. |
ExtractAll | Extract all the files contained in the archive. |
Open | Opens an archive file. |
OpenBytes | Loads an archive file from a byte array. |
Event List
The following is the full list of the events fired by the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
AfterExtractFile | Marks the completion of extraction of an archived file. |
BeforeExtractFile | Marks the start of extraction of an archived file. |
DecryptionPasswordNeeded | Requests a decryption password, when needed. |
Error | Reports information about errors during archive processing. |
Notification | This event notifies the application about an underlying control flow event. |
Progress | Reports the progress of data extraction. |
RecipientFound | Informs the application that an archive is encrypted with a digital certificate. |
SignatureFound | Signifies the start of signature validation. |
Configuration Settings
The following is a list of configuration settings for the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
OverwriteExisting | Whether the class should overwrite existing files. |
TempPath | Path for storing temporary files. |