Compression and Encryption
If you are recording a Mac Only data disc that does not span multiple discs, you can compress and encrypt the contents prior to recording. You can access the disc contents on any Mac OS X system. Toast is not required to decompress or decrypt the contents.
To compress a Mac Only disc1 Prepare your disc as you normally would. See Making a Mac Only Disc.
2 In the Output Settings area, enable the Use compression check box.
3 Click the red Burn button.
The contents are compressed to a single file and recorded to the disc.
To access a compressed disc1 Insert the disc into a drive.
Note: The disc contains a single file containing the compressed contents of the disc.
2 Double-click the compressed file.
The file decompresses to the desktop.
To encrypt a Mac Only disc1 Prepare your disc as you normally would. See Making a Mac Only Disc.
2 In the Output Settings area, enable the Use encryption check box.
3 Click the red Burn button.
4 When prompted, enter a password and click OK.
The contents are 128-bit encrypted to a single file and recorded to the disc.
Warning: Keep your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, there will be no way to access the data on the disc.
To access an encrypted disc1 Insert the disc into a drive.
The disc contains a single file containing the contents of the disc.
2 Double-click the encrypted file.
3 When prompted, enter the password and click OK.
The file will decrypt to the desktop.