Tools Menu

This topic lists the options available on the Tools menu.

Quick Synchronize...

Opens the Quick Synchronize dialog.

Synchronize...

Opens the Synchronize dialog.

Quote Command...

Opens the Quote Command dialog which is used to send a command directly to the remote server . Any messages returned by the server in response to the command are displayed both in the log window and in a separate, pop-up window.

Customize Toolbar / Menu...

Opens the Customize dialog which allows you to modify the SecureFX toolbars and menus.

Substitute User...

Opens the Substitute User Logon dialog which allows you to substitute the current user with a different one.

Note: This command is only available if the remote machine is running VShell for Windows 3.5 or later.

Create Public Key...

Opens the Key Generation wizard which will step you through the process of creating a public key.

Convert Private Key to OpenSSH Format...

Converts a VanDyke generated private key to OpenSSH format so that it can be used for authentication with other SSH2 clients. You will be prompted for the key to convert and where to save the converted key.

Public-Key Assistant...

Opens the Public-Key Assistant dialog allowing you to manage your public keys on remote servers. This option is only available when you are using the SFTP protocol.

Manage Agent Keys

Opens the Manage Agent Keys dialog which allows you to add keys to and remove keys from the list of accepted agent keys.

Change Configuration Passphrase...

Allows you to change, reset, or remove the passphrase the next time SecureFX starts. This is the only way to add a passphrase if you currently do not have one.

Export Settings...

Opens the Export Settings dialog which allows you to choose the settings to export to the specified file. If a personal data folder is being used for storing sensitive information, nothing in that folder will be exported.

Import Settings...

Opens the Import Settings dialog which allows you to choose the settings to import from the specified file.