Copyright: QuickFTP Help
Citation: Copyright © 1997 Starfish Software.


About QuickFTP

Use QuickFTP to transfer files over the Internet using the standard File Transfer Protocol.

FTP is a common method of transferring files to and from remote computers, since it can handle differences in file formats, naming conventions, directory structure, and so on, between systems. You can download and upload files, browse file systems, and manage directories and files using QuickFTP.

When you open a connection to a server (host), you can log on with a user name and password, or as “Anonymous.”  FTP servers generally have areas that are available for anyone who wants to log on, and anonymous log-in provides access to these areas.

For information on the major features of the window, see The QuickFTP window.

For help on getting started with QuickFTP, see Using QuickFTP.

For information on toolbar buttons and menu commands, see Tools and Commands.


The QuickFTP window

Use QuickFTP for fast and reliable file transfers on the Internet.

The QuickFTP window

Toolbar

The buttons on the toolbar provide one-click access to the QuickFTP menu commands. Hold the mouse pointer over each button to see what it does.  See Tools and Commands.

Servers and Folders pane

Once you open a server connection, the server and folders appear in this pane.  Click a folder, or click the + symbol next to a folder, to see its contents.

Files pane

Lists the files and folders in the current folder. To select files for uploading, use click (one file), Shift+click (a range of files), or Ctrl+click (multiple separate files).

For details on how to use QuickFTP, see Using QuickFTP.


Using QuickFTP

Use QuickFTP to upload and download files over the Internet. Click a topic below for step-by-step directions on using QuickFTP.

Opening an FTP server

Downloading files

Uploading files


Opening an FTP server

1.	Click [image] to open the QuickFTP window.

2.	Choose Open Server from the File menu, or click the Open Server button. Enter the host name you want to connect to.

3.	Type your name and password, or click Anonymous FTP. Once the server opens, you will see a list of folders and/or files.

Check the status line for information about your connection and error messages.


Downloading files

1.	Click the Set Download Folder button (the fifth toolbar button), or choose Set Download Folder from the Transfer menu. Select a folder where you want to store downloaded files.

2.	Navigate through the Servers and Folders list, by double-clicking folders to open them, until you find the files you want to download.

3.	Select the files to download. You can use Ctrl+click to select multiple files, or Shift+click to select all files in a range.

4.	Once the files are selected, right-click the selection and choose Download, or click the Download button.


Uploading files

1.	Open the target directory in the Server and Folders list.

2.	Click the Upload button, or choose Upload from the Transfer menu.

3. The Open dialog appears. Select the file or files to upload, and click the Open button.


Tools and Commands

The QuickFTP tools are listed here in the order they appear on the toolbar. Each one has a corresponding menu command.

Open Server—Establishes a connection with an FTP server.

Close Server—Closes your current connection with an FTP server.

Download—Downloads the file or files you have selected.

Launch—Downloads and runs a program you select, or downloads and opens a document in the associated application.

Set Download Folder—Lets you specify the folder where you want to store downloaded files.

Upload—Lets you upload one or more files. Select the target directory in the Server and Folders pane. When you click Upload, the Open dialog box appears so you can specify the file(s) you want to upload.

Append—Uploads a file you specify and appends it to a file in the target directory. Click the target file first in the Files pane, and then click the Append button. The Open dialog box appears so you can specify the file to append.

Rename—Lets you rename a file or folder. Click the file or folder in the Files pane, and then click the Rename button.

Delete Item—Deletes a file. Click the file first in the Files list, and then click the Delete button.

Make Directory—Creates a new directory. Click the directory where you want to add another directory in the Server and Folders list, and then click the Make Directory button. The directory is created with the name New Folder, but you can use Rename to change it.

Stop—Terminates uploading or downloading of files.