Import Export ZIP

Pose Browser — import & export (ZIP)

Pose Browser reads/writes .zip packs with manifest.json, metadata.json, and binaries under poses/.

Critical: ZIP entries must use compression method 0 (stored). Deflate packs fail to import.

Screenshot (pb-14-import-preview.png): After Import…, grid shows pack entries (not on-disk library) with import checkboxes; bottom bar in import mode; folder footer shows Into: destination and Apply / Cancel.

Export packs do not need a separate screenshot unless documenting Export… / Export branch… dialogs — reuse grid selection + file save dialog if added later (pb-14b-export-dialog.png).

Full spec: Pose ZIP format

Import… (top bar)

1. Open compatible .zip
2. Preview grid lists pack entries — check poses to import
3. Pick Root only or folder in tree (footer Into: path)
4. Apply writes files; treeBranch packs create subfolder from manifest

Cancel import in bottom bar aborts preview.

Export… (selection bar)

Select library poses → Export… → flat v5 pack (tags, favorites, groups with offsets/heights when complete group selected).

Export branch / library tree (Full layout)

Action	Scope
Export branch…	Selected folder subtree
Export library tree…	Entire library (library root footer)

Tree packs use kind: "treeBranch" in manifest.

Version support

Import accepts manifest version 2–7. Export writes version 5+ with optional groups, offsets, heights, rotations, object scales.

Common failures

Error	Cause
Import rejected	Deflate compression — recreate as stored ZIP
Missing manifest	Invalid pack structure
Path unsafe	.. or invalid paths in metadata

See also: Pose ZIP format

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