ftp batch file

[pmetal]

I'm wondering if it is possible to create a simple batch file on NT that would ftp to a server, logon, put a file, and logoff. I would then want to have it run automatically every evening. Any ideas would be appreciated.

(mods, if this is not the right forum, please move it and let me know.....thanks)

peace

[drewber]

hmmm not sure if it will work but you could try


ftp <<ftp.dat

where ftp.dat looks like

open <site name or ip address>
user <login name>
pass <password>
cwd etc
cwd <where you want the file to go>
bin <~ you should know what this does
put Filename.ext

then just use the at command to fun ftp <<ftp.dat at the specified time

[pmetal]

drewber,
thanks, but it didn't work. the problem is, that once it connects to the server, the batch file no longer has control, and i have to manually put in my logon info. i'm starting to seriously doubt this is even possible. probably a good thing, security wise, but it would be nice to be able to do it. thanks again for the post.

any more ideas?

peace

[pmetal]

for those that are interested, i figured it out. i created a batch file with the following line in it:

ftp -s:filename ip address

filename = a simple text file with commands i wanted issued, including ID and Password, then Put, etc...

it's amazing what one can do when they read the help files

see ya

[ShadowKing]

Thanks for posting the solution. That way it helps everyone.

[pmetal]

No prob, Shadow

that's why we're all here. i learn a lot just from reading all the posts, and it's a little annoying when someone finds the solution and doesn't bother to tell the rest of the class. ya know?

anywho, i hope it helped somebody

take care