Convert PUC to MAR

Understanding puc and mar file formats

PUC files are typically associated with PowerBuilder User Control objects, used in Sybase PowerBuilder development environments. These files store user-defined controls and interface elements for application development. On the other hand, MAR files are Mozilla Archive files, commonly used for software updates in Mozilla applications like Firefox and Thunderbird. MAR files are compressed archives containing update data and scripts.

Why convert puc to mar?

Converting a PUC file to a MAR file is an uncommon operation, as these formats serve entirely different purposes. However, if you need to package a PUC file within a MAR archive for distribution or update purposes in a Mozilla-based application, conversion may be necessary.

How to convert puc to mar

There is no direct converter for PUC to MAR due to their different uses. However, you can manually package a PUC file into a MAR archive using Mozilla's mar.exe tool, which is part of the Mozilla build tools. Here’s how you can do it:

• Download the mar.exe tool from the Mozilla source repository or build it from source.
• Place your PUC file in a folder.
• Open a command prompt and navigate to the folder containing mar.exe.
• Run the command: mar.exe -c output.mar yourfile.puc
• This will create a MAR archive named output.mar containing your PUC file.

Best software for puc to mar conversion

The recommended tool for creating MAR files is Mozilla’s mar.exe. It is available as part of the Mozilla build tools and is specifically designed for creating and extracting MAR archives. For handling PUC files, you may use Sybase PowerBuilder to view or edit the contents before packaging.

Summary

While there is no direct conversion between PUC and MAR formats, you can package a PUC file into a MAR archive using Mozilla’s mar.exe tool. This process is useful for distributing PowerBuilder user controls as part of Mozilla application updates or custom deployments.