Client is looking to take multiple files such as Word documents, pdf's, etc and allow their clients to select any number of a group of files, and download them. So, because the files may be large, and there may be many, our best solution is to find something that will zip up the selected files, then present the user with the option to save it.
Research:
Look for free first
FREE
XStandard- http://xstandard.com/en/documentation/xzip/. Direct link to component: http://xstandard.com/get/qojtojqw/zip/
This tool lists out all of the commands on the home page. This allowed me to make sure it had what I needed. It looks like only 3 lines to create my zip file.
NOT FREE
WaspZip - http://www.activewebsoftwares.com/productinfo.aspx?ProductID=19
Allows you to zip and email all in one command. No specifics on the commands. I'm assuming you can just zip if necessary. Price is $396. Not worth it compared to the free.
SoftComplex - http://www.softcomplex.com/products/asp_zip_component/ - Gave a lot of information on it's capabilities. Would turn to this one prioro to waspzip. Cost is $49 for single license. Much cheaper than WaspZip
Results: We ended up using XStandard. It was simple and free. We have not had any issues with it and the commands were straight forward
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