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    • Update script error

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      when clciking on powerarchiver update from within powerarchiver we get a windows for the update but it nows sayes script errors. I think it could be due to windows update in windows 10 can you look into it. By pressing cancel it seems to be ok. It seems that the page being displayed as erros on it.

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS extract popup not showing buttons

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      From within PA on the extract popup, buttons are hidden, I must resize the window to get access to the OK/Cancel buttons. Tried on the default notebook screen (Macbook M1 Max 14") as well as on my external monitor (4k).Screenshot_2022-05-12_10-02-10.jpg

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS directory separator inside RAR

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      Just uncompressed a RAR file that has a folder within, PA created the folder but the files inside are not being saved into folder because directory separator is a BACKSLASH (Windows style) instead of SLASH (macOS).Screenshot_2022-05-12_09-59-08.jpg

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    • Conexware update

      W

      Hello,
      When clicking on the main ribbon for a new version I get a script error message.
      Actual version: 21.00.15 - French version
      OS: W10 21H2 19044.1645

      Best regards
      Wilfrid

      PS: Keep building such good software

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    • PDF Encrypt and Sign Section Missing

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      Ho già contattato il supporto con il modulo presente qui https://www.powerarchiver.com/it/contact/ da settimane ma non ho ricevuto riscontro e ora che ho aggiornato alla versione 21.00.15 ho notato che il problema persiste.
      Quando clicco PDF Encrypt & Sign nel tab Crittografia appare la schemata riportata sotto come se mancassero le funzionalità.

      I’ve already contacted support with the form here https://www.powerarchiver.com/it/contact/ weeks ago but I haven’t received any feedback and now that I’ve updated to version 21.00.15 I’ve noticed that the problem persists.
      When I click on PDF Encrypt & Sign in the Encryption tab the schematic below appears as if the functionality is missing.

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    • PowerArchiver 2022 Final does not find external DVD-Burner

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      I have tried to burn a DVD with PowerArchiver 2022 Final, but it didn’t work because PA didn’t found the external DVD-Burner.
      I have tried several burners from Sony, LG, Dell.
      I have connected the burners with several USB-Ports but unfortunately without any success.
      With other burning software, e. g. Nero, all burner worked perfect on each USB-Port.
      The same problem occured with PA2018 and it was solved with an update, but I don’t remember the detailed software version.
      Could you check the possibility of an bug, please?
      Thank you for your support in advance!

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    • PowerArchivier don't save Created and Accessed timestamp

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      Quando creo un archivio zip con un altro programma ad esempio Winrar se apro il file con Winrar vi sono visualizzati anche le date originali di Accesso e Creazione.
      Se ottimizzo quel file zip con la funzione Ottimizza archivio di PowerArchivier (o creo un nuovo archivio) il file risultate non ha più le date originali di Accesso e Creazione.
      C’è una opzione per preservare questi dati? (Non l’ho trovata nelle impostazioni del programma e ho già abilitato le opzioni “salva info complete cartella” presente in “Profili di compressione”)
      /
      When I create a ZIP archive with another program such as Winrar, if I open the file with Winrar, the original Access and Creation dates are also displayed.
      If I optimize that zipper file with the Optimize Archive function of PowerArchivier (or create a new archive) the resulting file no longer has the original Access and Creation dates.
      Is there an option to preserve this data? (I haven’t found it in the program settings and I have already enabled the “save complete folder info” options in “Compression Profiles”)

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    • Unlisted pbs files

      pirrbe

      Upgraded from 2021 to 2022. Selecting ‘backup’ no scripts are showed. Only after editing and saving an existing script (explorer) it shows up in the PA backup folder.
      So is the ‘backup’ icon to open the Backup screen only for creating ‘new’ ones. This means that you have to open ALL your old pbs files and to save them again… not user friendly.
      No way to improve this ? Thank you.

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    • Fast/Slow Ring: PowerArchiver 2022 Final - 21.00.15

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      PowerArchiver 2022 - Final Version - 21.00.15

      Download:
      https://powerarchiverdl.cachefly.net/2022/powarc210015.exe

      Information about PowerArchiver 2022 - 21.00.15:
      https://www.powerarchiver.com/2022/04/05/welcome-to-owerarchiver-2022/

      Thanks everyone for your assistance!

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    • Access violation with scaling > 100%

      K

      Hi,

      I have a 31" 4K screen with 3840x2160 pixel, which PA is able to handle - except of a scaling other than 100%.
      When changing scaling for this screen to 125%, starting PA brings the following exception:

      Access violation at address 0000000..DF47A4 in module 'powerarc.exe'. Schreiben of address 0000...00330.

      After closing this message, PA seems to work fine.
      PA version 21.00.15 (03/2022) 64bit (tested with Win 10 and after upgrade Win 11)

      Is there any chance to avoid this access violation or this message?

      Thanks and regards,
      Karsten

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    • PA 21.00.13 *.tar.xz open okay but *.txz doesn't

      Brian Gregory

      Example file: http://www.kk5jy.net/smalldv-v1/Software/smalldv-1.0-beta-20180619a.txz

      PA 21.00.13 doesn’t seem to see the contents unless I change the extension to .tar.xz

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    • configure clouds hangs up system

      pirrbe

      This are the steps :

      in Options, select ‘configure clouds’ try now to quit this option…
      No way, everything is locked up, the only way is using the task manager to quit PA.
      (version 2021-20.10.02)
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    • 2022 RC 2: Adding file to existing archive breadcrumb nav does not work

      MarcFou

      When adding a file into an existing archive, in the add file window, if you click in the breadcrumb bar to navigate to a parent directory, the file list does not change. The directory Up button works.

      Running x64 on Win 11

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    • About box slightly messy on PA 21.00.13

      Brian Gregory

      blue text over graphic: (graphic too low?)
      PA210013About.png
      (Running on 64 bit Windows 7)

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    • Windows 11 context menu "Open with PowerArchiver" doesn't work

      BigMike

      In PA 21.0.13, when I try to open an archive with the new Windows 11 context menu item “Open with PowerArchiver”, a PowerArchive instance is opened, but the archive is not loaded.

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    • PA 2022 Windows 11 context menu not translated

      BigMike

      Hi,

      the new Windows 11 context menu is not localized in PA 21.00.13.
      While the classic context menu is localized, when it’s opened on a file on my desktop, it’s English, when it’s opened from a file on my C drive.

      @Mili Are there updated localization files available?

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    • Problems with registry restrictions on PA 2021 and sending reg codes

      BigMike

      Hi,

      I thought, I’ll give it a try and upgrade my PA 2018 Toolbox on my production machine to PA 2021 (20.10.03)

      Sending registration codes in your order recovery doesn’t seem to work at the moment (I also checked my junk folder), online activation works Using registry to disable modules (for example HKLM\SOFTWARE\PowerArchiverInt\General\DisableBurning) doesn’t work as expected with modern ui. The module is visible, but I’ll get the trial nag, if I try to open it. It’s almost fine in classic and ribbon mode.

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      “DisableClouds” and “DisableExplorer” seem not to be respected at all, while the classic UI seems to respect the setting to disable any other unused module:
      89843f23-ad89-45bf-92bc-406b1a11dfc9-image.png

      In settings I won’t be able to access the SmartAI settings and the settings for the internal editor if the FTP module is disabled

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    • Is PA 2022 clear with old bugs?

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      PA Queue does not compress file optimally with same parameters if used in Queue mode.

      Being able to save advanced option, and set a default profile and archive type for compression so I can save clicks.

      The above two are majorly affecting my efficiency with archiving stuff with PA 20.10.03.

      Can someone confirm if they are resolved with the 2022 RC1?

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    License for rar support?

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      Firefly1 last edited by

      Is there any plans to license the creation of rars? I’m considering powerarchiver, but the lack of rar creation is a sever negative, might as well buy winrar then.

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        spwolf conexware last edited by

        it is not possible to license creation of rars… we do have fastest unrar :-).

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          Firefly1 @spwolf last edited by

          That is unfortunate. While fast unrar is great, the inability to make them is a big deal breaker :(

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            davidsplash @Firefly1 last edited by

            would everyone pay more if they could have rar total support i know i would. You could implement my suggestion and intergrate rar command line into pa with people haveing to buy the command line version of rar from winrar in oder to get all the features of rar to work in pa.

            come on do this and both winrar and you get the best of both world winrar comand line sales would go through the roof and pa could cflaim full rar compatbility vuia the winrar’s command line if you purchase it.

            No licensinmg issue here and you get to use pas interface and rar command line as one.

            winrar can’t complain and it would increase their sales and yours

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            • spwolf
              spwolf conexware @Firefly1 last edited by

              @Firefly1:

              That is unfortunate. While fast unrar is great, the inability to make them is a big deal breaker :(

              we do offer zipx, 7zip, ISO creation, which rar doesnt… tools, backups, etc, etc.

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                davidsplash @spwolf last edited by

                powerarchiver offer plugins rar doesn’t

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                  Firefly1 @davidsplash last edited by

                  Sorry for the slow reply

                  What tangible benefits do plugins give me if rars can’t be made? The other formats are freely available. If I were to use power archiver + winrar I would be buying twice for no gain, the additional features can again be achieved with other free tools too. I don’t see the reason why I should buy this + winrar than use free tools

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                    davidsplash @Firefly1 last edited by

                    why do you need to use rar ask yourself that

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                      orbidia @davidsplash last edited by

                      So here’s an obvious answer…

                      Someone has a hard drive with some archived stuff on it in RAR format. And they want to simply add a file into the archive without extracting everything and then recreating a new archive in another format. People have been using RARs for a long time and there’s bound to be a lot of cases where they need to modify or change RAR archives.

                      I don’t really understand why this proposed solution of using WinRAR/Command Line RAR.exe to enable full RAR support in PowerArchiver has not been adopted. PowerArchiver has the superior interface and more format support and features but it forces people to still use winrar because it doesn’t support creating or modifying RAR archives.

                      PowerArchiver has been around a long time and I don’t understand why it can’t incorporate an optional plugin to work with either the WinRAR program or WinRAR command line. Even if WinRAR needed to be installed to get RAR creation support in PowerArchiver, it would be nice to never have to use WinRAR again and have context menus disabled for it etc… But that can’t be done until PowerArchiver can create RARs.

                      Directory Opus does this already by using an installed version of WinRAR to enable full RAR support within the program. How come PowerArchiver can’t? If you REALLY want to be the best archiver program, I’m afraid this functionality is going to have to be added at some point…

                      Other than that, PowerArchiver is obviously the best Archiving program ever. Hopefully that one last hurdle can be overcome.

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                      • RJWaring
                        RJWaring last edited by

                        RAR has many advantage’s so it would be nice in time to see PA with the ability to Write RAR’s… However, what is also important with an archive tool is features, reliability and compatibility and PowerArchiver hosts that and more!

                        I’m fine using the formats PA Offer to write, knowing i can read practically all other formats. I also know there is so much more to come in this great app and that’s why i continue to pay for upgrade’s not to mention dedicate much of my free time testing, and offering advise, ideas and potential solutions because ConeXware does something the other competitors dont!

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                        • spwolf
                          spwolf conexware @orbidia last edited by

                          @orbidia:

                          So here’s an obvious answer…

                          Someone has a hard drive with some archived stuff on it in RAR format. And they want to simply add a file into the archive without extracting everything and then recreating a new archive in another format. People have been using RARs for a long time and there’s bound to be a lot of cases where they need to modify or change RAR archives.

                          I don’t really understand why this proposed solution of using WinRAR/Command Line RAR.exe to enable full RAR support in PowerArchiver has not been adopted. PowerArchiver has the superior interface and more format support and features but it forces people to still use winrar because it doesn’t support creating or modifying RAR archives.

                          PowerArchiver has been around a long time and I don’t understand why it can’t incorporate an optional plugin to work with either the WinRAR program or WinRAR command line. Even if WinRAR needed to be installed to get RAR creation support in PowerArchiver, it would be nice to never have to use WinRAR again and have context menus disabled for it etc… But that can’t be done until PowerArchiver can create RARs.

                          Directory Opus does this already by using an installed version of WinRAR to enable full RAR support within the program. How come PowerArchiver can’t? If you REALLY want to be the best archiver program, I’m afraid this functionality is going to have to be added at some point…

                          Other than that, PowerArchiver is obviously the best Archiving program ever. Hopefully that one last hurdle can be overcome.

                          i like the solution in directory opus…

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                            y2kusuma @RJWaring last edited by

                            @Sir:

                            RAR has many advantage’s so it would be nice in time to see PA with the ability to Write RAR’s… However, what is also important with an archive tool is features, reliability and compatibility and PowerArchiver hosts that and more!

                            I hope PAF format will have more advantages than RAR so we can forget about RAR.

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                              spwolf conexware @y2kusuma last edited by

                              @y2kusuma:

                              I hope PAF format will have more advantages than RAR so we can forget about RAR.

                              it should be better than rar in any way, at least when we are done with it… but they do make a good point, it is not like everyone or even our most advanced users, simply convert every rar they have.

                              which is why we have also optimized unrar in past to be faster than in wr :-)

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                                davidsplash @spwolf last edited by

                                one simple way is to write your own plugin to use the command line version of rar which is exactly what i did and it works to a fashion though to make it leagle you have to buy rar . The only downside to my plugin is that i can not use recovery part to rar though i hope pa will eventaully resolve this problem and make rar intergrated using the command line use and use. They would impliment a check to see if the command line rar is registered if yes full commandline use would be allowed if not omly unrar options will be allowed .

                                Come on power archiver this option is agrable with rarlabs i have checked with them and as long as anyone buys a copy of there commandline they dont care how you use it.

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                                  orbidia last edited by

                                  @davidsplash:

                                  You have a plugin which allows owners of commandline RAR to work with Powerarchiver?
                                  Is this posted anywhere? If not, can you please post it? That’s what everyone here wants!

                                  Yes, it doesn’t matter if an archive format comes out that’s twice as good as RAR. There’s literally millions of RAR files out there “archived” already. It’s nice to be able to extract them really fast but what about when I want to add a small .TXT file to the archive? I drag it into the archive and I get an annoying crossout symbol. If I don’t have WinRAR, I now have to extract the entire archive and and then recreate the whole thing in another format. Or I have to close down Power Archiver and open WinRAR and then I can simply add the .TXT file. So I need to own RAR anyways. It sure would be nice to NOT have to use two programs which do the same thing. I’m sure there are plenty of people who don’t mind owning both if that’s the best way to work around this problem. It’s having to use both that’s annoying…

                                  @davidsplash: will your plugin allow files to be added to RAR files directly? Can one drag a .txt file into the Power Archiver window and get a plus sign for RAR files? Or does that need tighter integration?

                                  I’d love to NOT have any context menu items for WinRAR for example or not to ever have to actually open the WinRAR again except to install it… but that’s currently not possible.

                                  I’m very happy to hear that spwolf seems to understand this issue.

                                  Happy Holidays everyone!

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                                    davidsplash @orbidia last edited by

                                    i do have a plugin but it works with the commandline version of winrar. but i can not post it as it is big and a bit buggy at present. But i was hoping that pa would come up with an official plugin that wasnt buggy

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                                      Mili conexware last edited by

                                      Orbidia,
                                      if it would make things easier(I don’t see it mentioned in detail), you can use the archive converter tool in PA to convert your RAR archive into another format, without having to extract and compress it separately. Then you’ll be able to use that archive to add files to your liking.

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                                        davidsplash @Mili last edited by

                                        take a look at MultiArc plugin for total commander it is a lot further down the oad than my plugin and does work with rar o a point.

                                        not sure it works with pa but as pa uses total commander plugins it shouldnt be too hard to reconfigure it.

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                                        • spwolf
                                          spwolf conexware @spwolf last edited by

                                          @spwolf:

                                          i like the solution in directory opus…

                                          you should consider my post above as a tell tale :-)

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                                          • alexgieg
                                            alexgieg @spwolf last edited by

                                            I’d like to suggest an alternative solution to this. What I’d like to see would be for PA to offer a generic solution for those who need 3rd party compression engines integrated into the main program as some kind of advanced options window in which you could add a file type, then add simple text field where one would simply write the different command lines needed to achieve certain standard outcomes.

                                            So, for example, do you want to have support for, let’s say, the very uncommon “KGB” file type? You’d add a new “KGB” file type, under it the different command lines for, let’s say, create a new archive, add files to an existing archive, remove individual files from an existing archive, extract files, test the archive, and so on and so forth. Throw in some needed magic variables such as “%archive_path%”, “%archive_name%”, “%file_path%”, “%file_name%” etc. (with suitable variations such as “%lowercase_file_name%”, “%uppercase_file_name%”, “%8.3_file_name%” and the like), plus the ability for such custom commands to appear in the context menu, and presto, every advanced and/or non-standard user out there would be more than happy.

                                            Over time forum users would be able to provide their own sets of typical command lines for those without the time or inclination to figure them out by themselves. The most used ones (or even all, why not?) could then be added to PA as presets, so that one might simply select “RAR”, “KGB” etc. from a drop down list, and be done with it.

                                            This wouldn’t be, I guess, particularly difficult to provide, all the while being much easier to use for non-programmers than having them write full fledged plugins. And PA would only need to test for the existence of the executable.

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                                            • RJWaring
                                              RJWaring last edited by

                                              That’s an interesting concept alexgieg! Something like that sounds fairly simple in thought but practically i can see that being a challenge.

                                              However, most challenges payback. making PA host such an advanced feature would fit nicely in the Toolbox version!

                                              But the team are so busy with creating the new Paf
                                              format to get it better than any other current compression ratio i doubt we will see this sort of feature anytime soon.

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                                              • spwolf
                                                spwolf conexware last edited by

                                                what is going on here?!!!

                                                :-)
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                                                  Mili conexware last edited by

                                                  :cool:

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                                                    y2kusuma @spwolf last edited by

                                                    @spwolf:

                                                    what is going on here?!!!

                                                    :-)

                                                    It’s a zip file, or other supported format, created with file extension changed to rar.

                                                    I do it all the time, encrypt to pae then rename it to mp3.

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                                                      Mili conexware @y2kusuma last edited by

                                                      lets try again :D

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                                                      • TBGBe
                                                        TBGBe last edited by

                                                        Photoshop is fun!!

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                                                        • Luxor
                                                          Luxor Alpha Testers @TBGBe last edited by

                                                          @TBGBe:

                                                          Photoshop is fun!!

                                                          You cynic that you are. :D

                                                          Windows 10 Home 64-bit
                                                          Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
                                                          12.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz

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                                                            Mili conexware @Luxor last edited by

                                                            hallucination?

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                                                            • spwolf
                                                              spwolf conexware last edited by

                                                              my mad photochop skillz!
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                                                              • TBGBe
                                                                TBGBe last edited by

                                                                Yeah, yeah - now tell us it’s faster too :p

                                                                Don’t see any “Repair Features” though :confused:

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                                                                • spwolf
                                                                  spwolf conexware @TBGBe last edited by

                                                                  @TBGBe:

                                                                  Yeah, yeah - now tell us it’s faster too :p

                                                                  Don’t see any “Repair Features” though :confused:

                                                                  cant be faster… but our own unrar still is :-)

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