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Pax Command: Create Archive From Files
Use for create archive from files with Pax. Exact CLI syntax to create archive from files using Pax.
When to use this: Use for create archive from files with Pax.
Command Syntax
pax -wf <target.tar> <path/to/file1 path/to/file2 ...>pax -wf <target.tar> <path/to/file1 path/to/file2 ...>Command Breakdown
-wf- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to create archive from files using Pax.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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