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This feature only works for NuFX archives, because that is the only Apple II format CiderPress supports that allows file comments. It will be disabled for archives opened read-only.

To add, edit, or delete a comment, select the entry you want to modify. You may only select one entry at a time. Activate the "Edit comment..." command. If the entry does not already have a comment attached, you will be asked if you want to add one.

The dialog that appears allows you to edit the text of the comment or delete it entirely. If you hit "Cancel", your changes will be discarded.

Comments in NuFX archives use a "pre-sized" buffer. For example, when GS/ShrinkIt adds files or disks to an archive, the first entry has space set aside for a 200-character comment. The idea was to allow comments to be updated without having to shift lots of data around to make room. This space is allocated by GS/ShrinkIt whether you choose to write a comment or not. Any comments you add with CiderPress will also be "over-sized".

If you enable the "Mimic ShrinkIt" feature on the General Preferences screen, CiderPress will behave like GS/ShrinkIt and add an empty comment to the first entry whenever you add files or disks to an archive.