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The following options can be set:

 

Local Folder:Specifies the local folder to be displayed in the lower left-hand pane on initial connection to the host.  Specify the full path to the folder or use the Browse button to select the local folder.

 

Last Opened Folder:SDI FTP saves the name of the folder open in the local list pane when the session is closed. SDI FTP displays this folder the next time the session is connected.

 

File FilterSpecify a file filter to display a subset of files and/or folders in the local tree and list panes. For example "*.htm". The file filter is also displayed in the local file filter edit box in the SDI FTP window.

 

Remote Folder:Specifies the folder on the remote host which will be opened in the lower right-hand pane following initial connection to the host.

 

Last opened folder:SDI FTP saves the name of the folder open in the remote list pane when the session is closed. SDI FTP displays this folder the next time the session is connected.

 

Use index.txt:Check this option if you want SDI FTP to use the index.txt file.

 

Automatic RefreshCheck this option to automatically refresh the remote list pane after you complete an operation that updates the remote folder (file transfer, rename or delete). If this option is not checked, you must update the folder manually (View, Refresh or F5) to see updated folder contents.

 

File FilterSpecify a file filter to display a subset of files and/or folders in the remote tree and list panes. For example "*.htm". The file filter is also displayed in the remote file filter edit box in the SDI FTP window.

 

Script File:The name of a script file to be run following a successful initial connection to the remote host. Specify the full path to the file or use the Browse button to select the file.

 

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