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forward_uploaded_files.s

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This sample script was written for use with Robo-FTP Server v3.3.3. The steps may vary slightly for newer or older versions. This sample script is NOT for use with the Robo-FTP client.

Robo-FTP Server provides a powerful event-driven automation interface which enables you to launch Robo-FTP scripts in response to events such as a user logging on, uploading a file, etc. This interface is called Server Event Scripts.

Several built-in variables are automatically populated whenever a Server Event Script is triggered. These variables contain information relevant to the event. For example, when a user uploads a file, variables are populated with information like the filename, the path to the file, etc. The following page from the Help file describes the events and built-in variables available: Programming Server Event Scripts.

This is a Robo-FTP Server Event Script designed to be used with the Upload Complete event.

The purpose of this script is to move uploaded files to a remote FTP server and then archive the file.

To configure Robo-FTP Server to launch the event script at the appropriate time, follow these steps:

  • Download this sample script and save it as forward_uploaded_files.s (use the Download link above)
  • Create a Managed Site named "My Remote Server" with the login information for the remote FTP server in the Server Event Script Configurator tool
  • Edit the downloaded script file and change the first line to specify the directory where you want to store files once they have been forwarded.
  • Launch Robo-FTP Server Console
  • Select Automation in the navigation bar on the left
  • Select "Enable for all" under Server Event Scripts on the right
  • Select "Upload Complete" from the Server Event drop-down list
  • In the Event Script File Name box enter the full path to the forward_uploaded_files.s script file that you saved earlier
  • Click the Apply button

  1  ARCHIVEDIR "c:\my\archive\dir"
  2  FTPLOGON "My Remote Server" 
  3  IFERROR RETURN 
  4  SENDFILE %event_uploadpath /archive

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