Upload

Transfers the selected files from the Local Folder window to the remote FTP server.

Download

Transfers the selected files from the Remote Folder window to the local PC.

Transfer Type

Sets the type of file transfer. You can choose the transfer type from the submenu.

ASCII
Transfer files in ASCII mode.

Binary
Transfer files in Binary mode.

Auto
The Transfer type is determined by the file extension. If a file has an extension which is listed on ASCII Extensions, the file is transferred in ASCII type. For more information about ASCII Extensions, see ASCII Extensions dialog box.

Data Connection Type

Sets the connection mode of FTP server when the data connection is established. You can choose the connection mode from the submenu. In the SFTP session, there is no need to set this mode.

Passive
The FTP server waits for Xftp to establish the data connection. If you are inside a firewall, choose Passive mode.

Active
Your PC waits for the FTP server to establish the data connection. If you are inside a filewall, file transfer may fail in Active mode.

New Folder

Creates a new folder on the current folder window.

Rename

Changes the name of the selected file on the current folder window.

Delete

Deletes the selected files on the current folder window. In the Local folder window, if you select Delete with Shift key pressed, the files will be deleted permanently. Otherwise, those will be sent to Recycle Bin.

Change Permissions

Opens the Change Permissions dialog box to change the permissions of the selected file on the Remote Folder window.

RAW Command

Opens the FTP RAW Command dialog box. The Raw Command is defined as 'FTP service commands' in RFC959 and the command such as 'LIST' can be passed to the server using this dialog box.