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