Download from List

[canuk]

Hi,
I need some help downloading files from a list.
I have a list of files that I wish the download using FTP. The files are located in different folders. The list is stored in notepad on my local machine. Each row corresponds to my server's folder structure which looks like this: 0:/storage/00/01/0001849.htm

I'm using TC6.03a.

I tried Net-DownloadFromList then followed the instructions, ie, I provided the location of the list on my local machine, the directory where I want to store the files. The transfer box pops up and after a few seconds, a message indicates that the transfer failed with no further explanation.

The FTP connection was running and my remote directory was open at the root. I also modified the list so that it only displayed this path: storage/00/01/0001849.htm.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Hacker]

Try creating the list by browsing the FTP normally (Ctrl-N) and adding the files by right-clicking them, add to list. See if it works that way.

HTH
Roman

[Sheepdog]

0:/storage/00/01/0001849.htm

The entries in the list should look like this:

ftp://ftp.avm.de/cardware/fritzxusb.v20/ -> G:\verena\Fritz\fritzxusb.v20

sheepdog

[canuk]

Thanks for your suggestions.

Due to the large number of files, manually selecting individual files isn't practical. Each folder also contains many files that I want to leave on the server, so downloading individual folders will not work either.

I tried the suggested format, but the transfer still fails. "Tread download-Transfer Failed"


ftp://ftp.mysite.com/storage/00/01/0001849.htm -> C:\tmpArchive.htm

Any obvious problem with the above list format?

Thanks,

[Hacker]

Due to the large number of files, manually selecting individual files isn't practical.

I only wanted you to do this so you can see the format of the download list for yourself.

Mine looks like this:

Code: Select all

ftp://ftp.sac.sk/mirrors/sac/pack/upx125d.zip
ftp://ftp.sac.sk/mirrors/sac/pack/upx125l.tgz
ftp://ftp.sac.sk/mirrors/sac/pack/upx125w.zip
ftp://ftp.sac.sk/mirrors/sac/pack/nelite.zip

It works fine with Net - FTP Download from list...

HTH
Roman

[Sheepdog]

I just tried this one again:

Code: Select all

ftp://ftp.avm.de/cardware/fritzxpc.v20/ -> L:\test1\fritzxpc.v20
ftp://ftp.avm.de/programs/fritz!/deutsch/fritz!up_030403.exe -> L:\test1\fritz!up_030403.exe
ftp://ftp.avm.de/hist-deu.txt -> L:\test1\hist-deu2.txt

there are two files,one wich I renamed, and one directory (with all subdirs).

So I guess there is another problem with your download. You can try my list. You can access anonymus with your email-address as password. It should work fine.

Maybe there's a prob with your ftp-server? Or perhaps with your ftp-presets?
Are you using a proxy?

sheepdog

[canuk]

Thanks for your help. Turns out I was missing the names of some hidden folders. I just downloaded some copies successfully.

The raises a follow up issue: Is there any way to delete from a list after I've downloaded the files?

Thanks,

[Sheepdog]

Is there any way to delete from a list after I've downloaded the files?

If the files are successfully downloaded there is an 'OK-' in front of line instead of ftp:

Code: Select all

OK-://ftp.avm.de/cardware/fritzx.usb/ -> G:\verena\Fritz\fritzx.usb
ftp://ftp.avm.de/cardware/fritzxusb.v20/ -> G:\verena\Fritz\fritzxusb.v20

So you could replace the ftp with OK- or delete the lines with the 'OK-' - I do not know exactly where your question points.


sheepdog

[canuk]

Hi,

I checked the list of test files and all had "OK" in place of "FPT" and a copy was downloaded. However, the original remains on the server. It seems that Net-Download form list makes a copy, rather than moves the listed files. How can I move the file, instead of downloading a copy?

Thanks,

[Sheepdog]

Hi,

I checked the list of test files and all had "OK" in place of "FPT" and a copy was downloaded. However, the original remains on the server.

Yes it's by design.

How can I move the file, instead of downloading a copy?

I think you cannot. You'll have to copy and after that to delete - as far as I know.

sheepdog

[canuk]

aiyaaaaa... carpal tunnel syndrome, here I come!

I'll have to keep looking for a solution since it isn't practical to delete manually, given the very large number of files.

Thanks again for your help on this.