BatchFTP Features

• Miles away from being an ordinary FTP client.
  Besides offering everyday FTP functionalities BatchFTP have exclusive features for Automated FTP, FTP in Batch, Bulk FTP, Unattended FTP and can be used as FTP backup utility. 
• Self generates XML script.
  Intuitive GUI to self generate XML scripts for repetitive file transfer tasks. For example simply drag & drop files from one view to another and they are self added to the script. Any settings for a FTP server automatically gets added as well to the script. You never have to manually edit script file so there are no chances of human errors. Scripts can be scheduled to auto run at later time. 
• A good window citizen consistent GUI.
  Nothing new to learn to operate this tool. Site manager, scheduling & history support are just like your internet browser. Drag & drop operations, toolbars, context sensitive menus & help, tool tips, friendly keyboard mapping ensures that you get to work according to your best habits. Consistent UI for both Local and Remote computers. Last 10 accessed servers always on the drop down toolbar.
• Bulk file transfer in batch.
  You can browse through various folders at local and remote computer to first create a file transfer batch. And once you are ready, you can immediately start the file transfer or schedule it for later time. Previously created batches can be refreshed to auto add any new file/folder found. Refreshing combined with scheduling makes it a perfect choice for backup or monitoring a site/computer for new files/folder. Batch files are smart and autonomous, they update themselves if any folder/files added or removed after the batch was created. So you never have to manually add or remove items later, refresh options automatically does that. 
• Password protection.
  BatchFTP can save password in the batch file. You have options to either save as plain text, or encrypted, or rather not, but prompt for password during connections.
  If you are a web dev company, when a site goes alive you can simply create a batch with plain text password and simply pass the HTML links to your clients.
• Many convenient and unique features for Batch file transfer. 
  For example you can choose option to delete source file after transfer. Backup destination file before overwriting, disable/Enable log file generation, shutdown computer when done, close BatchFTP when done etc. 
• Variety of Smart Overwrite choices.
  BatchFTP gives you options to overwrite destination files based on date based comparison, size based comparison. Option to always overwrite, option to never overwrite.
• Also support pause & resume and Passive mode.
  If file transfer is aborted by some reason, BatchFTP automatically resume the file transfer from the point it broke in last session. Passive mode support for users behind firewall.
• File filters.
  File filters are another great and unique feature available to BatchFTP. It allows you to apply a set of filters on the batch, to include or exclude files that follow certain filtering criteria. For example you can specify to include or exclude all files that follow these list of criteria together in one setting: Foo*.ch.txt, MyZipFile.?t?, HiThere*.exe, *.cpp, *.htm. etc etc.
• Site manager.
  It's like fast dialing list of FTP server you connects often. If you know how to organize and add favorites in your browser you already know how to do it in BatchFTP. As we promised we want to simplify your life rather than complicate it.
• Scheduling.
  Once a batch is created you can schedule it for a one time run or a recurring run. BatchFTP is fully integrated with task scheduler, so you don't have to leave BatchFTP running once your task is added to the scheduler. Also if you know how to add and manage tasks in task scheduler then nothing new to learn. 
• History support.
  Whether you are changing directories or entering a FTP URL BatchFTP gives you type ahead. It will look in to previous history and provide the best guess for what you are trying to type. 
• Create live HTML links.
  Batch files (.bch) can be linked at HTML pages. The real beauty is that batch already have list of items. So clicking a link causes to launch BatchFTP, connect to the FTP server and present you with that list of items. Now you simply click start. 
  You can create a batch with encrypted password that has list of items to transfer from your computer. You can put this link on internet. Now your friends can click the link and get the items you want them to from your computer, without you sharing your password with them.
  As an example if you already have BatchFTP installed on this computer. Click the link below to get files from GNU server. Note that file transfer won't start until you hit start button. Also select Open when your browser asks to open or save.
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• Logs only relevant information.
  BatchFTP logs only the information which user care most. And not every server response. For example it is more important for a user to know that file transfer started and file transfer finished. Unlike other FTP clients we don't over flood you with information such that sending STORE command, opening blah PORT for binary connection etc.
• Supports ASCII and Binary file transfer by option. 
• UNIX server links are presented with different icons. 
• CHMOD change file permissions on UNIX servers. 
• Change drives using Hot-Keys. So Ctrl+Shft+C for c:\, Ctrl+Shft+D for d:\ and so on.
• Command line options to launch from your custom scripts. 
• Auto retry on disconnect. 
• Consistent recursive folder delete on both Local & Remote PCs. 
• View detailed directory info. 
• Auto versus batch mode, comfort for both community.
• Hides completely to system tray if needed. 
• Guided 60 seconds tour for new users. 
• Auto check for update when new version is available.