File Transfer

You may share files with other people using the File Transfer features of FirstClass.  You can “attach” any number of files on your disk to a message and send them along with the message to one or more users.  The recipients can save the attached file on their disk.  You may put descriptive information about the file or files in your message.

Files can also be placed on the server directly, without being attached to a message.  You can transfer these files to your computer using the Download feature.  If you have a file which you wish to make available to others, you can Upload this file.  These features can be useful, but most users prefer attaching files to messages.  This allows for full descriptions and the routing of files to various destinations.

When files are transferred via phone lines in FirstClass, the system takes care of the file transfer protocol so you don't have to worry about it!

Any file you can create on any computer can be transferred without any loss of information.  This includes graphics, sound and special application dependent files (spreadsheets, word processor documents etc.).

See the “Files” help folder for more information.