The session menu, The session menu -10 – Xerox -05W User Manual

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FTP File Transfer

The Session Menu

Connect to Host

This will display a dialog box which enables you to enter details of the remote host
and make a connection.

A connection is made by entering the Host, Login, Password and (if required)
Account details, specifying the operating system of the remote host, then clicking the
Connect button.

The operating system type is selected from the System list box which includes the
following options:

Auto

VAX MultiNet

VAX TCPWare

HP3000

VAX UCX V1

NT

Prime

AS400

VAX UCX V2

UNIX

IBM (MVS)

KNET/MVS

VAX UCX

Tandem

Dos

IBM (Interlink)

Auto will cause FTP to automatically select the appropriate operating system and this
setting will be suitable in most cases. Note that some DOS based FTP servers cannot
automatically be resolved, so it is advisable to select DOS when you know the target
server is based on a DOS machine. VAX UCX applies to versions higher than V2.

The Local and Remote Directory boxes enable you to specify the start directories
(and drive name if required) that FTP will automatically attempt to locate and display
in the TTWFTP window when a session is connected. The normal default directory
(home) will be displayed if no directory is specified or the directory is not accessible.

To save you having to enter details of the remote host each time you want to make a
connection, you can assign a session name to them which will automatically set the

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