(PHP Extension) How to Add a Directory Path to Files when Zipping

Demonstrates how to add a directory path to files when zipping.

For example, if files are located in directory_name:

-directory_name
--123.txt
--321.txt

The need to to create a .zip with this directory structure:

-directory_name
--123.txt
--321.txt

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<?php

// The version number (9_5_0) should match version of the Chilkat extension used, omitting the micro-version number.
// For example, if using Chilkat v9.5.0.48, then include as shown here:
include("chilkat_9_5_0.php");

// This example requires the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
// See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

$zip = new CkZip();

// Intialize the zip object by calling NewZip.
$success = $zip->NewZip('qa_output/test.zip');

// Set a path prefix:
$zip->put_PathPrefix('directory_name/');

// Add references to files:
$recurse = true;
$success = $zip->AppendFiles('c:/zipTest/directory_name/*',$recurse);
if ($success != true) {
    print $zip->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

$success = $zip->WriteZipAndClose();
if ($success != true) {
    print $zip->lastErrorText() . "\n";
    exit;
}

print 'success.' . "\n";

?>