Using Ftp

Introduction

PE Ftp adds standard Ftp capabilities and eliminates the hassle of memorizing all the arcane commands. Now the remote file transferring and exploring of Ftp server on any platform, whether it is Unix, Windows, Workstation or Main Frame is just a few clicks away! 

PE Ftp operates the same way on local handheld device and remote Ftp server.

With PE Ftp, you can:

Configure Proxy Server, non-standard Ftp Port number and Ftp Base Path. 
Transfer a whole directory tree with two simple clicks. 
Delete a whole directory. 
Transfer multiple files or folders. 
View or edit the properties of files on Windows network. 
Rename files or folders on Windows network. 
Browse your Ftp server resource no matter what platforms they are and no matter where they are.

To connect to a Ftp server

1. Click on menu File, point to Add Ftp Server, the following screen is shown, allow you to add a Ftp session. This is the same screen when clicking on menu View, pointing to Options, click on tab Ftp. See Ftp Options. 
   
   
   

2. Session: Name of this Ftp session.
   Server Name: Name of Ftp server. 
   User Name: User name to login.
   Password: Password to login.
   Proxy: If your Pocket PC is behind a proxy server or firewall, enter the proxy server here.
   Base Path: Enter the base path in which you want to start browsing.
   Save Password: Check the option if you want to save the password.
   Slow Ftp Connection: Speed up the display of folder tree by always showing a + sign by the folder

Note: If you want to use non-standard Ftp port number, enter Server Name using the format server:port as the following.

To open a file or folder on Ftp server

1. Double click the file or folder to open.

Notes

• If the file you want to open is not associated with a particular program, you can associate a program with the file. See Associate File Type.

• To open a file on Ftp server, PE Ftp downloads the file to \Temp on your handheld, and open the file from \Temp folder directly. The file is NOT opened on Ftp server. This is very convenient for quickly viewing the files on Ftp server.

To run a program

1. Double click the file you want to run.

Notes

• To run a program on Ftp server, PE Ftp downloads the program to \Temp on your handheld, and run the program from \Temp folder directly. The program does NOT run on Ftp server. This is very convenient for quickly running small handheld programs on Ftp server.

To create a new folder on Ftp server

1. Click the folder in which you want to create a new folder on Ftp server.
2. On the Edit menu, point to New Folder.
3. Type a name for the new folder.
   
      

Note

• You can also create a new folder by right-clicking a blank area in the explorer, pointing to New Folder.

To copy or move a file or folder from Ftp server

1. Select the file or folder you want to copy or move on Ftp server.
2. On the Edit menu, click Copy. Or, click Cut to move the item.
3. Browse to the folder where you want to copy or move the item.
4. On the Edit menu, click Paste.

Notes

• To select consecutive files or folders to copy or move, click the first item, press and hold down SHIFT in the small keyboard, and then click the last item.
• To select files or folders that are not consecutive, press and hold down CTRL in the small keyboard, and then click each item. In Pocket PC, hold the Action Button.

To copy or move a file or folder to Ftp server

1. Select the file or folder you want to copy or move.
2. On the Edit menu, click Copy. Or, click Cut to move the item.
3. Browse to the folder on Ftp server where you want to copy or move the item.
4. On the Edit menu, click Paste.

Notes

• To select consecutive files or folders to copy or move, click the first item, press and hold down SHIFT in the small keyboard, and then click the last item.
• To select files or folders that are not consecutive, press and hold down CTRL in the small keyboard, and then click each item. In Pocket PC, hold the Action Button.

To change the name of a file or folder on Ftp server

1. Select the file or folder you want to rename on Ftp server.
2. On the Edit menu, click Rename.
3. Type the new name.
   
   

Notes

• You do not need to open the file or folder to rename it.
• File names cannot contain the following characters:
  \ / : * ? " < > |
• You can also rename a file or folder by right-clicking it and then clicking Rename.
• You can also select the file or folder first, then tap on the selected file or folder again. Type the new name.

To delete a file or folder on Ftp server

1. Select the file or folder you want to delete on Ftp server.
2. On the Edit menu, click Delete.

Notes

• You can also delete files or folders by right-clicking the file or folder and then clicking Delete.
• To select consecutive files or folders to copy or move, click the first item, press and hold down SHIFT, and then click the last item.
• To select files or folders that are not consecutive, press and hold down CTRL, and then click each item. In Pocket PC, hold the Action Button.

To view file or folder properties on Ftp server

1. Select the file or folder on Ftp server, click the Edit menu, click Properties.
2. Depending on the file or folder selected, different screens will be displayed.
3. The following is a screenshot of properties of \windows folder on Ftp server mysony.
   
      
   
4. The following is a screenshot of properties of a file /Windows/README.HTM on Ftp server mysony.
   
      
   

Notes

• You can also right-click a file or folder and then click Properties.