File Transfer

The File Transfer category of the Session Options dialog allows you to control attributes of the directory locations for a given session .

Local directories group

Local window

Enter the path of the local directory that you want the local window to display on startup of the session. This is the default folder from which you want to transfer files to the remote machine. Click on the browse button to use a directory browser to select the directory.

Download directory

Enter the path of the local directory to be use as the destination folder when the Download command is used. This is the default folder in which you want to receive files from a remote machine. Click on the browse button to use a directory browser to select the directory.

Remote directories group

Initial directory

Enter the full path of the directory on the remote host that you want to be the current directory upon connecting to the remote host. If the initial directory is not specified, the default or home directory for the username on the remote system will be the initial directory.

Synchronize file browsing

Checking this option causes the local and remote folders to change in lockstep when they have the same hierarchy. When this option is checked, a local window directory and remote initial directory must be specified. The option can be toggled from the toolbar or Options menu.

Directory tree options group

Disable directory tree detection

This option is unchecked by default leaving the directory tree enabled. Checking this option will disable the directory tree for the current session.

This check box can also be set to a third, indeterminate state. When the check box is in this state, it appears grayed out and will cause SecureFX to use the Disable directory tree detection setting in the Global Options/File Transfer/Options dialog.

Transfer options group

Verify file status on retrieve

This option is checked by default. It causes a LIST command to be sent prior to retrieving a file from the FTP
FTP is an abbreviation for the File Transfer Protocol; a protocol used to transfer files between computers on a TCP/IP network. server
A computer program that provides services to other computer programs (called clients).Often the computer on which a server program runs is also called a server. The term host is often used as a synonym for server. in order to obtain the most current statistics (i.e., size and date) for the file.

This check box can also be set to a third, indeterminate state. When the check box is in this state, it appears grayed out and will cause SecureFX to use the Verify file status on retrieve setting in the Global Options/File Transfer/Options dialog.

Directory listing options group

Resolve symbolic links

Checking this box causes SecureFX to include the "L" flag when listing files and directories.

Display filenames using UTF-8 encoding

Checking this box causes filenames to always be displayed in UTF-8.