PowerTCP FTP for ActiveX Benefits & Features
- Get method downloads ANY file with only one line of code
- Mget method downloads multiple files with only one line of code (even directory trees)
- Put method uploads ANY file with only one line of code
- Mput method uploads multiple files with only one line of code (even directory trees)
- Login Method combines connection set-up and authentication into one easy step
- FTP Restart command is fully integrated
- Progress event is perfect for monitoring file transfers
- Passive Property makes this control "firewall-friendly" in most environments
- Retrieve and Store methods handle file transfers and include automatic support for restarting transfers that were previously incomplete
- File transfer options are set using simple properties and are automatically sent only when needed, making this control exceptionally efficient AND easy-to-use
- Files can be transferred between the server and disk OR memory, making this versatile control a superior performer for advanced applications
- Listing property formats listings into properties for file name, size etc., eliminating the need to write and debug parsing code
- Not dependent on anything but system WINSOCK services (Wininet.dll not required)
- Compatible with Novell 5.0 FTP Server
- Use on any IIS Web site
- Includes internal support for automatic zip compression/decompression of transferred files (for a stand-alone zip utility, see the PowerTCP Zip Compression Tool.)
- Can be used in BOTH event driven and scripted (blocking) application designs
- ActiveX COM control can be used in traditional client applications and services as well as scalable ASP applications
PowerTCP FTP for ActiveX Sample Projects
- FTP ProxyLogin – Demonstrates how to use the 5 basic types of FTP proxies/firewalls. Visual Basic 5/6
- FTP Import – Allows users to enter file URL into a dialog. Provided that the file is the correct format it will be downloaded and imported into the database. Written using Access97
- FTP ListView – Demonstrates an FTP Client application using blocking techniques. Written in Visual Basic 6, Visual C++ 6, PowerBuilder and Delphi 4
- FTP MListView – Demonstrates a robust FTP Client application that transfers entire directories using drag and drop. Written in Visual Basic 6
- FTP Client – Demonstrates the use of FTP commands using non-blocking techniques. Visual Basic 5/6
- Get URL – Demonstrates the use of the Get Method written in Visual Basic 5/6 and Visual C++ 6
- GetSite – Uses the MGet method to retrieve an entire directory tree. Written in Visual Basic 5/6
- PutSite – Uses the MPut method to store an entire directory tree. Written in Visual Basic 5/6
- PutUrl - Demonstrates the use of the Put method
PowerTCP FTP for ActiveX Potential Uses/Applications
- Superior replacement for IND$FILE on OS/390 systems (preserves PDS structure)
- Automate uploads/downloads to/from any FTP server using NT scheduler
- Build a turn-key application for upload/download of enterprise data, integrating graphic display of downloaded files
- Use with ASP to tranfer files to/from the Web Server
- FTP reports to corporate headquarters
- Build a proxy that downloads Internet files for users on a local network
- Upload data files to a UNIX server, execute a task to crunch the data, download and parse the result into an SQL database
- Automate data file downloads for updating stock market charts
- Automate upload of dynamic images to web site
- Webcam automated uploader
- Check file timestamps on any FTP Server