File Transfer Creation Wizard: Transfer Type

The Transfer type specifies the method by which the files are copied. Transfer type here is the same as Method in the General Details Group of the File Transfer Editor.

Note: These processes continue from selecting a file transfer record name using the wizard.

What kind of file transfer do you want the record to carry out?

Between Autoline and a local PC or a mapped drive
Between Autoline and a remote computer
Within Autoline, making a copy of the file, for example an archive copy
Between Autoline and a local PC or a mapped drive, with the ability to select a file

To transfer between Autoline and a local PC or a mapped drive:

Select the API Copy (Local PC access) option button (radio button) and click Next.

The API copy tab is displayed.
Continue by following the instructions for API copying.

To transfer between Autoline and a remote computer:

Select the FTP (Connect to remote system) option button (radio button) and click Next.

The FTP Information tab is displayed.
Continue by following the instructions for entering FTP information.

To make a copy of the file in Autoline, for example an archive copy:

Select the COPY (Internal file copy or archive) option button (radio button) and click Next.

The Autoline Path/Filename tab is displayed.
Continue by following the instructions for setting the path and filename.

Transfer Type Tab

This tab is not user-selectable. It is one of a series displayed, each in turn, on the File Transfer Creation Wizard. It enables you to select the type of file transfer.

API Copy (Local PC access): Transfers between Autoline and a local PC or a mapped drive.
FTP (Connect to remote system): Transfers between Autoline and a remote computer.
COPY (Internal file copy or archive): Makes a copy of the file in Autoline, for example an archive copy.
API Copy select (Local PC access): Transfers between Autoline and a local PC or a mapped drive, with the ability to select a file.

Buttons:

Help: Displays this help page in a web browser.

Cancel: Returns you to the File Transfer Editor.

Back: Returns you to the preceding tab in the wizard's sequence.

Next: Displays the next tab in the wizard's sequence.