FTP'ing

[abcdefg]

Hello all,

Am trying to work out how to save file(s) to a certain folder on my PC when obtaining them via FTP.

At the same time I'd like to rename them based on the date.

I need to make the process automatic, so the commands will be run from a text file.

Any help much appreciated!

[gpl]

To change the directory on your pc, use LCD (Local Change Directory)
To rename a file, do
get <remaote name> <local name>
so if you want to use todays date, you will have to create your script on the fly, then call it

Graham

[DosItHelp]

Or download the file always into the temp directory as gpl describes and then move afterwards.
I.e. lets say you down loaded file is named "server.log" that was downloaded to "C:\temp" and your final archive folder is "c:\archive" then the following should work

Code: [Select]

ftp -i -s:"FtpScriptName.txt"

set UNIQUE=%date:~10%%date:~4,2%%date:~7,2%
move /y "C:\temp\server.log" "C:\temp\server_%UNIQUE%.log"
Tips to embed a FTP script into a cmd batch file here:
http://dostips.cmdtips.com/DtCodeBatchFiles.php

Hope this helps  

[abcdefg]

That's really helpful, thanks!!