Script Language Features

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Script Language Features

 

ØCreate basic command scripts automatically with the Script File Wizard
ØExecute scripts from the command line, batch files, parent process, or menu
ØExecute external processes and evaluate results
ØSynchronize local folders and server directories with a single command
ØIntegrated SQL database support
ØIntegrated PGP encryption and decryption support
ØCommand line parameter substitution
ØCall scripts from within scripts
ØTime activated commands
ØBranching and looping commands
ØExtensive result codes and error testing
ØString and numeric variables  
ØPerform basic arithmetic operations on numeric variables  
ØString and sub-string manipulation
ØCommands for interactive prompting and messaging
ØOptionally convert file names to all upper or all lower case on send and receive
ØFor compatibility with Unix servers, optionally rename space-embedded file names sent (spaces are converted to underscores)
ØSynchronize local folders and FTP site directories with a single command
ØCreate or add to zip archive files
ØExtract file(s) from zip archive files

 

 

See also: List of Script Commands, Script Command Syntax, Translating Command-Line FTP Instructions