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Sample scripts are provided as-is with no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. These scripts are solely intended to demonstrate techniques for accomplishing common tasks. Additional script logic and error-handling may need to be added to achieve the desired results in your specific environment.
| Script | Description | Last Updated |
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| send_text_message.s |
Send text messages (SMS) from Robo-FTP |
2010-08-24 |
| delete_partial_downloads.s |
How to clean up partially downloaded files when working with an unreliable connection |
2010-07-15 |
| update_rss_feed.s |
Update an RSS feed |
2010-07-12 |
| launch_vbscript.s |
Execute a VBScript file from a Robo-FTP script |
2010-07-05 |
| lockfile.s |
Use a lockfile to limit access to a file or process |
2010-06-08 |
| limit_retries.s |
Avoid an infinite loop when your script encounters an unrecoverable error |
2010-06-03 |
| download_complete_files_only.s |
Avoid downloading files that are still being modified on the server |
2010-05-24 |
| build_file_name.s |
Build a file name based on the current date and time |
2010-05-11 |
| http_post_file.s |
Use the HTTPPOST command to automate uploading to a web form (v3.6) |
2010-01-27 |
| http_post_file2.s |
Use the HTTPPOST command to automate uploading to a web form (v3.7) |
2010-01-27 |
| ebmx.s |
Communicate with the Chrysler EBMX HTTP/S interface |
2010-01-13 |
| jpmc_download_upload.s |
Communicate securely with JPMorgan Chase |
2009-07-29 |
| download_lockbox_https.s |
Download Lockbox files from Wells Fargo over HTTPS |
2009-07-16 |
| auto_update.s |
Script automatically checks server to see if there is a newer version of the script before running |
2009-05-01 |
| email_custom_error_messages.s |
Generate custom error messages and send notification emails |
2009-04-06 |
| download_complete_files.s |
Avoid downloading files that are still being updated on the server |
2009-03-23 |
| resume_download |
Re-try broken downloads with resume feature |
2009-02-11 |
| Encrypt_and_Upload.s |
Encrypt and upload a file to an FTP server with error handling. |
2008-07-29 |
| queue_cron.s |
Avoid scheduling conflicts by using CRON and EXEC to launch multiple instances of Robo-FTP |
2008-06-05 |
| zip_and_upload.s |
If new files exist in a local directory, zip and upload |
2008-04-14 |
