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Stop after a maximum
Continue as long as possible

Check this box so as not to limit the number of levels of folders to transfer to cache. AceFTP will stop automatically if it finds a cache memory problem.


Stop after a maximum

Limit the number of levels of folders transferred to the cache.


Connection bar

The Connection Toolbar is displayed in the Session Manager window under the tabs section.  It is very useful when working with multiple connections. For each new connection, a button appears on the bar. The highlighted button indicates the file displayed on the exploration view


Connection bar button

Displays active connections. The highlighted button indicates the FTP site displayed on the exploration view; the grayed button indicates that a connection exists with the FTP site but is not presently displayed in the exploration view. The name on the button corresponds to the name you gave the site when you defined the connection.


Log tab

*The Log tab displays information on connection and transfers, as well as the status of activities taking place.


Queues tab

 The Queues tab displays a list of the all transfers successfully accomplished, those being made or those still in the queue.


Expand all

Expand all items on the directory tree.


Expand branch

Expand the directory tree of the selected branch.


 Collapse all

Close all the items in the directory tree and display the first level of the hierarchy.


Expand branch
 Collapse branch

Close the directory tree of the selected item.


Server Online State

This icon displays the state of the connection (offline or online) on a server.


Start processing queue button

Used to either stop or start a process from the queue.


Paused queue items

Temporary Pause. Click on the arrow to display the list of activities you can interrupt.


Show queue items

Display the contents of the Queues tab


Show completed items

Display the activities that have been completed.


Show messages

A small window to the right of the Queues tab display the messages that are taken place under the Log tab


Progress tab

The Progress tab displays the progress of file transfer activities. Icons found to the right of the tab are used to hide the display and show only a graphic of progress.


Progress indicator

The indicator shows the progress of the transfer.


Skip

Skip the current transfer and go on to the next.


Start

Start transferring files.


Cancel

Cancel the current activity.


Transfer rate

Display a graphic of transfer status.


Viewer tab

The Viewer tab is used to view selected files


Refresh (viewer)

Refreshes the window to reflect the most recent changes.


Stop (viewer)

Display the previous item.


Previous (viewer)

Return to the contents of the folder previously displayed if the Stop button is pressed.


Stop (viewer)

Stop loading the current file.


Display item in external browser (viewer)

Open the external browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer.


 Reset button

Restore the default values of the item selected


Display directory tree

Displays the directory tree of your local computer or the server.


Parent folder

Up one level in parent folder in the exploration view.


Select a folder

Brings up the window Select Folder to View which displays a large directory tree of the folders found on the local computer or the server


Display list

Shows a list of display types that may be applied to the exploration view.


Create view

Create a new tab on the exploration view to display a new folder when you are working in multiple connection or multipage mode.


Destroy view

Deletes the active tab on the exploration view


Exploration view

Display the directory tree of folders. You can display the folders in your computer or in the server. You can also move the views in different ways to facilitate local to local transfers as well as server to server transfers.


URL

Enter the address that you want to access.


FTP

To access an FTP site that requires a user ID and a password.


Anonymous FTP

Activate this option to access an FTP public service


HTTP

Activate this option to access a Web site.


User ID

Enter your user name. This information is supplied to you by your Internet Service Provider. If you selected an Anonymous FTP site, then this field automatically displays the value anonymous. When connecting to an Anonymous FTP, this information is not required. Enter a check mark in the Anonymous check box. When this box is checked, the User ID and Password fields are disabled.


Password

Enter your password. If you selected an Anonymous FTP site, then this field is not available.


Server

Enter the address of the server you want to access. By default, the name of the server appears in this field when you type the address of the server's URL


Port

The default port to connect to an FTP server is port 21. You can change the number of the port. You can obtain more information from your Internet Service Provider.


Folder

Enter the name of the folder you want to access once you are connected to the server.


File name

Enter the file name you want to access once you are connected to the server.


Open using

Open an URL using Internet Explorer.


New (toolbar)

Create a new toolbar using this button.


Rename (toolbar)

Change the name of a toolbar.


 Delete  (toolbar)

Delete a toolbar.


Reset  (toolbar)

Reset default values of toolbars and tabs.


Close

Close the dialog box


List of categories

Display a list of command categories.


List of commands

Display the related commands to the category selected on the right. Click on a command and drag it to the toolbar.


Shortcut

Set a shortcut for the menu item. To save the new shortcuts before you quit the program, you must save the Desktop or activate the Automatically Save Desktop option under Preferences


Menus show recently used commands first

This option activates the chevrons at the end of menus. Only the most used commands are displayed; more commands are added as you use them.


Show full menus after a short delay

This option is not available unless the Menus show recently used commands first option is checked. The full menu is displayed automatically after a short delay.


Show ToolTips on toolbars
Reset my usage data

This option resets the menu bars and toolbars default values.


Large Icons

This option is used to display large icons if it checked, and small icons if not checked.


 Show ToolTips on toolbars

With this option enabled, ToolTips are displayed on buttons. ToolTips are displayed when you place the cursor over an icon for a few seconds.


Show shortcut keys in ToolTips

This option is not available unless the Show ToolTips on toolbars option is checked. The shortcut key is displayed with the ToolTip.


Menu animations

From his drop down list you can choose different types of animations for the menus.


Connect (site management)

Displays the Site Manager window. When you click on the arrow, a list of the most recent connections is displayed.


Disconnect button

Interrupts the connection with the server. If you are working with multiple connections, when you click on the arrow a list of the current connections is displayed.


Connect to URL

Displays a window so that you can define a new URL to which you want to connect directly. The arrow displays the most recent URL's visited.


Session Manager

Display or hide the Session Manager below the Main Toolbar.


Maximize Right View

Displays the server exploration view in a wide window. Click once more on the icon to display again both exploration views.


General Preferences

Displays a dialog box where you can modify AceFTP's configuration


Start processing queue

Start processing queue.


Stop processing queue

Stop processing the current queue.


Debug toolbar

Click on this button to choose a debugging level from the list.


  Edit

Select a file and click on the Edit button to edit the file with the appropriate program. First you must define the application associations in the General Preferences window.


Preview

After selecting a file, click on the View button to launch the associated application so that you can view the file. First you must define the application associations in the General Preferences window.


Refresh

Refresh the folder displayed in the exploration view to reflect the most recent changes.


Create folder

Used to create a new folder in the directory displayed in the exploration view.


Rename

Displays the name of the selected item in edit mode so that you can change it.


Delete

Deletes the selected item after displaying a dialog box requesting confirmation to delete it.


File Mask

Apply a file mask and displays only the file types selected.


Properties

Display the properties of the selected item in the exploration view.


Preview of Images

Displays items in the directory as thumbnails in the exploration view. If the view is not available,  an icon representing the item is displayed.


Transfer button

Copies the selection from one exploration view to another, according to the direction of the arrow.


Sites to load when executing command

Indicate the site to which you want to connect when AceFTP is launched


None (site to load)
None

Choose this option to prevent an automatic connection.


Site from another session
From another session

Choose this option to activate the connection from the last session.


Prompt (site)
Prompt

Choose this option so that you are prompted to indicate which connection you want to use when the program is launched.


After start up (application)

Indicate what action AceFTP should perform immediately when it's launched.


Do nothing after start up
Do nothing

Choose this option to carry out no particular action; AceFTP's main window is displayed.


Show Site Manager

Choose this option to display the Site Manager.


Show URL dialog

Choose this option to display the Connect to URL dialog box so that you can specify a connection without using the Site Manager.


Default icon for site profiles

Change the icons of Site Profiles.


Load (icon)

Change the icon of a particular profile.


Reset (profile icon)

Reset a previously changed icon.


Password for Anonymous FTP sites

Anonymous FTP sites accept "Anonymous" as the user ID. This area is disabled when referring to an Anonymous FTP site.


Number of history entries to remember

Indicate the number of connections you want to keep in the list of recent connections that will be available in the File  menu


Entries per site

Number of FTP connections in history.


Entries per URL

Number of URL connections in history.


Minimize and place in the system's status bar

When you minimize AceFTP, an icon is placed in Windows system tray on the right side of Windows Taskbar.


Show size in bytes

Show file size in bytes. If the option is not checked, then the size is displayed in kilobytes or megabytes.


Notify when transfers are completed

Displays a message when transfers are successfully completed.


Focus a server when connecting to it

The right exploration view automatically displays the server's folders you accessed the last time you connected to it.


Enter the new folders created

AceFTP automatically displays the newly created folder.


Hide passwords

Display an asterisk for every character in the password so as to conceal it.


Collision action when downloading

Display a message when the file you are downloading to your hard disk has an identical name to one located in the destination folder.


Collision action when uploading

Display a message when the file you are uploading to the server has an identical name to one located in the destination folder.


Delete files and folders

Display a message every time you delete any of these items.


Move files and folders

Display a message every time you move any of these items.


Delete a source file when skipping a transfer in Move mode

Display a message every time you move a file, to remind you that you are removing the file from the source folder.


Disconnect from server

Display a message indicating AceFTP will disconnect from the server


 Perform configured actions at end of transfers

Display a message after each successful transfer.


Quit application

Displays a message very time you exit AceFTP


Disconnect all connections when going offline

Display a message when AceFTP interrupts all current connections when you go offline.


Automatically go on line when restarting queue processing

Display a message when AceFTP performs an automatic connection when sending queue commands.


Default Transfer Mode

Select the default transfer mode you want to use for all your connections. Each connection can be modified individually according to the possibilities and limitations of the server you are connecting to, using Site Profiles.


Resumable files

Indicate the type of files you want to resume transferring if the transfer is interrupted.


Delete the source after moving a file

Automatically delete the source file after a transfer.


List of ASCII files

List of ASCII file extensions.


Text box

If you click on one of the extensions it will be displayed in the text box where you can edit it. You can also enter in the text box a new extension and add it to the existing list.


Add defaults

Restore AceFTP's default values


Ignore files with 0 bytes (collision)

Disregard empty files.


Ignore date differences of less than 2 seconds (collision)

Disregards differences between files if the date difference is only 2 seconds.


Smaller/Equal/Larger

Action to be performed depending on the date the file was modified.

•	Overwrite: Overwrite the file according to the established condition.

•	Rename: Rename the file according to the name of the file that meets the established condition

•	Resume: Resume an interrupted transfer.

•	Skip: Skip the file transfer (e.g. go to the next transfer) without taking any other action regarding the file that meets the established condition.


Older

From the drop down list select the action that should be executed if one of the files is older than the other.


The Same Age

From the drop down list select the action that should be executed if the files have the same date.


Newer

From the drop down list select the action that should be executed if one of the files is more recent than the other (i.e. the date it was created).


When all transfers have been completed

Specify the actions that should be executed when file transfers are completed.


Disconnect (end of transfer)
Disconnect

Interrupt the connection of the current profile.


Disconnect from server (end of transfer)
Disconnect from server

Interrupt all connections that can be established with the same server.


Hang up modem, but only if AceFTP dialed

If the modem connection was initiated by AceFTP, interrupt the connection.


 Hang up modem

Interrupt all current connections that are being processed by the modem, regardless of the type of connection or server.


Quit AceFTP

Interrupt the connection and exit the program.


Disconnect current user

Interrupt the connection and log off the current user.


Shut down the computer

Shut down all the computer programs or activities and shut down the computer; a dialog box requesting confirmation is displayed.


Reboot the computer

Shut down all computer programs or activities and display a dialog box to restart the computer. You can select the necessary action from the dialog box.


Shut down the computer

Power off the computer

Shut down all computer programs or activities and display a dialog box to shut down the computer. You can select the necessary action from the dialog box.


Add folder listing items to top of queue

Automatically refreshes the folders list in the exploration view as items are transferred.


Resolve all items before transferring

Add all items to be transferred to the list so that you can manage them. It is not advisable to use this option if you have more than 100 items to transfer, as this would considerably slow down the process.


Expand new folder entries

Shows the directory tree of folders under the Queues tab.  It is not advisable to use this option if you have a huge amount of items to transfer as this would considerably slow down the process.


Collapse completed folder entries

Close folder directory trees under the Queue tab when the transfer is completed


Hide completed sub-entries until root entry completes
Hide completed sub-entries until root entry completes.

Place in the computer's memory all entries in queue.


Items to keep from the completed queue

After the transfer process, you can keep only the items that correspond to a particular status. Check the appropriate box to keep the items in the computer's queue.


Remove after

Indicate the number of days you want to keep these items on the queue.


List of firewall proxies

List of defined firewall proxies.


Add defaults

Restore AceFTP's default values.


Name

When you select a firewall proxy from the list, it's displayed in this text box. If none is selected, you can enter a name in the text box to create a new type of firewall proxy.


Log on first

Start the connection before applying the firewall parameters.


Special commands

Enter a customized command that you would like to use with this type of firewall proxy. Refer to the Legend area for syntax examples.


User parameters

Enter in this field the special commands you would like to use. Refer to the Legend area for syntax examples


Applications list

Displays a list of applications already associated with certain files.


Path

Indicate the directory path of the application you want to use in the associations.


...

Click on this button to display a dialog box to select an application.


 Drop down list

Click on the arrow to select one of the applications already in the list in order to make changes to it.


Display Name

When you select an application from the list, it's displayed in this text box. If none is selected, you can enter a name in the text box to create a new application.


Use DDE

Place a check mark in this check box in order to activate the fields related to Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). You will need this information if you plan to use a server application, that is, an application not installed in your computer.


DDE message

Enter the message you wish to send to the other application.


DDE topic

Enter the definition name of the server. Generally, the topic refers to the name of the file and its address, as it's used by the server.


DDE Application

Enter the name of the application you want to call.


DDE Application Not Running

The application's address is automatically entered in this field once the dialog box is closed


Scan downloaded files

Check this box to activate the sections in the dialog box. These options are used to check for viruses in files you download.


Scan files that match any of these masks

Select a mask from the list or add a new mask.


and that do not match any of these masks
Scan files that do not match any of these masks

Select a mask from the list or add a new mask to exclude it.


Replace button

Click on this button to replace the definition of the selected item in the list, taking into account the changes you made.


Add button

Click on this button to add to the list the item you just created.


Remove button

Click on this button to delete a selected item from the list.


List of modifiable files

Display a list of file extensions that are associated with a file mask.


File mask column

Display a list of file extensions associated with applications. You can change the name of an extension in this field by clicking in it.


Application column

A drop down list displays the associated applications. Indicate the application you use to scan these type of documents.


Application

Application

Select the application to be associated to the file types. Select the application to be associated with the file extension found in the drop down list.


Afficher la taille en octets
Show size in bytes

Check this box to display the size of files in bytes in the exploration view when a list is displayed. If the option is not checked, then the size is displayed in kilobytes or megabytes.


Full row select

Check this box to highlight the complete line of the item selected when file details are displayed in the exploration view.


Gridlines

Check this box to display gridlines in the exploration view when file details are displayed.


Auto-size columns

Check this box to auto-size columns when changing folders in the exploration view and file details are displayed.


Default view style

Choose the display style you want to see when you start the program.


Use system folder settings (mouse selection)
Use system folder settings

Choose this option if you want the mouse to behave as it usually does under Windows. If this option is checked, the other options in the dialog box are not available.


Single click to open (point to select)

Select this option so that file names are shown as hypertext links. You can change the display of file names when you move the mouse over it or when you select items in the exploration view.


Double click to open (point to select)

Choose this option so that file names are displayed normally.


Local double click action

Choose among the available options the reaction to double-clicking on an item in the local exploration view.


Server double click action

Choose among the available options the reaction to double-clicking on an item in the server exploration view.


Size (preview of image)
Size

Click on the handle to modify the size of each thumbnail as they are displayed in the exploration view.


Spacing (preview of image)
Spacing

Click on the handle to modify the spacing between thumbnails as they are displayed in the exploration view.


Show only status information

Check this box to register in the log only information concerning connection status.


Add Timestamps to log entries

Check this box to register in the log the time every action takes place.


Limit the number of lines to...

Check this box to limit the number of lines displayed in the log by entering said number in the text box.


Save to file

Enter the path of your computer where you store the log information. This file has a .log extension. Click on the Browse (...) button to bring up a dialog box to search for an existing file. If you want to create a new file, replace the name displayed.


Append to file between sessions

Check this box to append the log's entries to the existing file after you finish a work session.


Don't use the system's temporary folder but this folder

By default, AceFTP uses the system folder to save temporary information. You can specify a different folder by indicating its path and name in the text box or by selecting it from the dialog box that is brought up when you press the Browse (...) button


Delete temporary files upon exit

Check this box to delete items created in the temporary folder once the work session is completed (when you exit AceFTP).


 Use a temporary folder when performing the following tasks...

Enable the appropriate buttons to indicate the situation when you would like to have a backup copy saved


Sounds

Choose a sound from the drop down list. If a sound is not associated with an event, the name displayed is None.


Events

List of events performed by AceFTP that can be associated to a sound.


Sounds

Choose a sound from the drop down list. If a sound is not associated with an event, the name displayed is None.


Folder button

Click on this button to open the dialog box and select a sound file


Preview

To listen to the sound selected: Click on this button to listen to a sound file; click on this button to stop playback.


Clipboard monitoring

If the box is not checked, the options in the dialog box are disabled. Check this box to activate these options. Select the type of URL you want to save by activating the corresponding box.


Clipboard Options

Select the type of URL you want to save by activating the corresponding box. You can also ask to prompt or specify a default folder to save the URL.


Prompt for acceptance of the URL's

Check this box to have a message of confirmation brought up before the command is executed.


Dial up and connection to a server

Check this box to activate the dial up options. This parameter is used to configure a dial up connection.


Enter the dial-up entry to use

Choose the connection you want to use to dial up. The drop down list displays the dial up connections used under Windows.


Refresh list

Click on this button to refresh the list if you have made changes to the dial up connections recently.


Authentication

By default AceFTP uses the values saved for the connection chosen.  You can change the authentication and identification values.


Utiliser la valeur enregistrée
Use saved values

Keep the box Use saved values checked to use the connection's default parameters. If you deactivate this option, the corresponding text box is activated and you can modify the parameters.


Domain

Enter the domain name. This information is supplied to you by your Internet Service Provider


Callback

This option is used to authorize the number of times the callback function is performed. Select the button Disable if you do not want to use this option.


Connect (to site)
Connect

Used to connect to the address of the selected site profile.


Create a connection

Display the New Site Profile Wizard to create a new connection file.


Favorites

Display the Favorites folders of Microsoft Internet Explorer.


Move to...

Move a connection folder to another folder. To move the file, when you click on the icon the Browse for folder dialog box is displayed so that you can choose the destination folder.


Copy to...

Copy a connection folder to another folder. To move the file, when you click on the icon the Browse for folder dialog box is displayed so that you can choose the destination folder


Please enter a descriptive name for this site

This name identifies the new connection. Enter the name you find most appropriate.


Server

Enter the URL address of the server.


Port

Port 21 is the port normally used to connect to an FTP server. Using this parameter you can automatically define connection parameters. This parameter is used to configure a dial up connection.


Save password

Place a check mark in Save Password so that you are not required to enter it each time you connect.


Connect to site when Wizard finishes

Connects to the site automatically after the site profile is completed.


Enter local folder

Enter the full disk directory path of the folder you want to display in the local exploration view. You can click on the Browse button to view your computer's directory tree of folders.


Enter host folder name

Enter the address of the folder you want to access. Use slashes to indicate the different levels of subfolders (for example, folder1/folder2.


Account

Some servers require an account name besides the user name. Enter the information.


Save account

Place a check mark in Save Account so that you are not required to enter it each time you connect.


Section properties

The list of options under the Properties tab is enabled by clicking on the button located on the right side of the window


Server type

Indicate the type of FTP server that hosts your folders. This information is supplied to you by your Internet Service Provider.


Unsupported features

These options are used to disable a set of parameters that the server you are connecting to does not support.


Resume of broken transfers is disabled

AceFTP does not try to resume a connection when it's interrupted.


Persistent transfer modes are not saved from one transfer to another

File transfers are made using the standard mode. Any modification of a transfer type is automatically reinitiated.


Setting of timestamps is not supported

Enable this option if the server does not support options concerning the time and date of transfers or modifying items.

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Absolute paths are ignored

Enable this option if the server does not support options related to Initial Files Ref mode is not supported


PASV mode is not supported

The PASV mode is used to avoid conflicts during simultaneous file transfers. When using PASV (passive) mode, the new port required for transfers opens automatically.  Some servers do not support this mode. Enable this option to change to active mode.  This ensures that the connection is stable from the client to the server only, by using a port number.


Indirect PORT values are not supported (used by FXP)

Enable this option if your server does not allow server to server transfers (FXP).


SITE Commands

Site commands used by FTP4 servers. These are used for advanced FTP settings.


CHMOD commands

These commands are used to set limits to access and use with regards to the type of files you can transfer to a server. Using these commands you can indicate if users can read and write to a file, or if they are authorized to execute commands (for example, a Web page containing CGI scripts).


General tab

Under the General tab you can specify parameters for transferring and saving files


Auto-upload

Indicate if you want to automatically upload the files to the server (Active) or upon request.


Sending of periodic commands to keep the connection alive

Check this box to make sure that AceFTP stays connected to the server.


Keep-alive interval

Indicate the interval lengths (NOOP commands) that AceFTP must observe in order to remain connected to the server.


Hide keep-alive commands

AceFTP's commands related to maintaining connections will not be part of the information displayed under the Log tab


Listing paramter
Listing parameter

Enable this parameter to display cached files under the Queue tab. Under the Custom field you can enter a mask in order to display only one type of file; place a check mark in the Show hidden files box to display all the files found in the server's folders


Hide files beginning with a "."

Avoid displaying files that begin with a "." (Dot) hiding these files to protect them.


Cached folders valid period

Limit the number of days temporary files are kept.


Utiliser la déconnexion lente
Use slow disconnection

When this check box is checked, AceFTP sends a QUIT message to the server and immediately it's disconnected.


Preserve download timestamps

Check this box so that AceFTP displays the date files are transferred. By default, AceFTP keeps the file's original date when they are transferred. This option applies to transfers to your computer.


Preserve upload timestamps

Check this box so that AceFTP displays the date files are transferred. By default, AceFTP keeps the file's original date when they are transferred. This option applies to transfers to the server.


Time offset

Indicate the number of hours to calculate the time offset between the server and your local hard disk.


@ Download only newer files
Download only newer files

Check this box to avoid conflict when downloading newer files. This option applies to transfers to your computer.


Upload only newer files

Check this box to avoid conflict when downloading newer files. This option applies to transfers to the server.


Connection tab

The Connection tab is used to define parameters related to connection attempts, speed of transfers and how to handle failed connections.


Max connection attempts

Indicate the number of times AceFTP should attempt to connect to the server after a failed attempt.


Maximum number of connections

Indicate the maximum number of simultaneous connections allowed.


Maximum number of connection attempts

Indicate the maximum number of attempts to upload files to the server after the first failed attempt.


Max upload speed

Indicate the maximum speed for uploads. Indicate the value in bytes per second


Max download attempts

Indicate the maximum number of attempts to download files to your computer after the first failed attempt.


Max upload speed
Pause between connection attempts

Indicate the time (in seconds) between attempts to connect to the server.


Pause between connection attempts

Indicate the time (in seconds) between attempts to connect to the server.


Pause between download attempts

Indicate the time (in seconds) between attempts to download files after a failed attempt


Pause between two attempts to upload

Indicate the time (in seconds) between attempts to upload files after a failed attempt.


Response timeout (no response)

Indicate the time (in seconds) that you consider reasonable to determine that the server is not available.


Use passive mode

The passive mode is required by some servers using firewalls. The passive mode is used so that the server can establish the connection with your computer. By default AceFTP uses the active mode.


Configuration of FXP transfers

The FXP mode is used to transfer files between servers.


Double login

Use this option if the server supports double connections. A double connection is used to open two simultaneous connections to the same server; one for navigating the server and the other to transfer files.


Command to perform after logging in

Select this box if you want AceFTP to execute a custom command. The Custom commands you  define are displayed in the drop down list.


Firewalls tab

The options found on the Firewalls tab are used when the server you are connecting has security features.


Override ancestor's values

To modify firewall parameters, enable the box Override ancestor's values.


Zone type

Select the appropriate option for the type of connection. Choose None if you do not want a firewall configuration; select a type of firewall proxy to specify a particular configuration; select the socket version used by the connection if you are not using a default connection. When you choose the proxy or Socks (sockets) option, the section Connection is enabled. The system administrator is responsible for firewall parameters.


 Modify

Click on this button to modify the firewall proxy profile.


Connection (firewalls)

Define the connection parameters for the firewall connection. If necessary, contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.


Commands (Custom commands)
 Commands

Enter the command you want to define. E.g. SITE %p%. Select the Legend section for syntax.


Refresh list when finished

Check this box so that changes made to the list of customized commands is enabled immediately.


Apply

Click on the Apply button to make sure you save the most recent changes.


Comments tab

Under the Comments tab you can insert information on the profile site and the different tasks you can perform


Load

Change the icon of a particular profile


Statistics tab
$  Statistics tab

Displays statistics on transfers, particularly those related to the server status and the connection.


Clear all button

Click on this button to erase all the information.


A previous version of AceFTP

Allows to import connection parameters from a previous version of AceFTP.


Another FTP application

Allows to import connection parameters from another program, such as CuteFTP.


List of URL's in a text file

To import information found in a .txt file.


First import stage

In the first stage you have to choose the type of file you want to import:


Second import stage

In the second stage you must indicate the location of the connection files.


Third import stage

In the third stage, you must indicate the location where you want to save the file.


Look for folders named

Enter a string of characters contained in the file you are searching for. You can add an extension to identify the file format. Use the asterisk as a wildcard (*.css = searches for all files with the extension css).


String contained

Enter one or more words contained in the file you are looking for.


Look in

Place cursor on the folder where you want to conduct the search. Use the arrow button to display the computer's directory tree of folders.


Include subfolders

Place a check mark in this box to enable searching in subfolders.


Browse

Click on this button to search for a folder in the local computer.


All files

This box is activated by default so that you can search in all files. Remove the check mark to apply a search filter.


Find all files created or modified

Check this box to apply a filter to search according to these parameters in the folder.


Between... and

Check this box to apply a filter related to dates you can enter in the corresponding fields.


During the previous... month

Check this box to search within a specific set of months (enter the months in the corresponding fields).


During the previous ... days

Check this box to search within a specific set of days (enter the days in the corresponding fields).


Of type

By default, the search is carried out in all types of files and folders. You can apply a filter to search only for the type of file selected from the drop down list. The types of files on that list correspond to programs you have installed in your computer.


Size is

Choose an operator from the list. at least or at most.


KB

Indicate the size in kilobytes of the file with regards to the operator chosen in the Size field


Find now

Click on this button after defining search parameters.


Stop

Click on this button to stop the search process


New search

Click on this button to define new search parameters.


Case sensitive

Check this box to make a distinction between uppercase and lowercase.


Regarder dans
Look in

Place cursor on the folder where you want to conduct the search. If necessary, use the Browse (...) button to display the server's directory tree of folders.


Limit search to size of files

Enable this option to set a filter for the search with regards to the size of files.


Egal à; Au plus; Au moins
 Equal to; Higher than; Lower than

Select the necessary option


Bytes

Indicate the size in kilobytes of the file with regards to the chose operator.


Limit search to modified files

Enable this option to set a filter for the search with regards to the date a file was modified.


During the previous... month

Check this box to search within a specific set of months (enter the months in the corresponding fields).


During the last .... days
 During the last … days

Check this box to search within a specific set of days (enter the days in the corresponding fields).


Between ... and

Check this box to apply a filter related to dates you can enter in the corresponding fields.


Disable the use of cached folder listings

AceFTP will not save temporary copies of files in the computer's cache.


View all sites

Hide (or display) the folders view to maximize the site profiles window.


Resize images

Enlarge or reduce the image displayed.


Initial folders

This section displays the list of initial files found in your computer that you defined for the current site profile. Every time you connect, the profile's initial folders will be displayed in an individual view.


Local (list)

This section displays the list of initial files found in your computer that you defined for the current site profile. Every time you connect, the profile's initial folders will be displayed in an individual view.


Server (list of initial folders)

This section displays the list of initial files found in the server that you defined for the current site profile. Every time you connect, the profile's initial folders will be displayed in an individual view.


Initial folder address field

Enter the address of the folder you want to view when you are going to make a selection.


The dialog boxes will close after xxx seconds

When you specify that a message of confirmation should be displayed, you can indicate the time the dialog box should stay open before it is closed automatically.


Persistent Items

After the transfer process, you can keep only those items that correspond to a particular status. Check the appropriate box to keep the items in the computer's queue.


List of URL's saved to the clipboard

Import all the URL's you previously saved to the clipboard.


Clear All

Delete the contents from the Log tab


Copy selected lines to clipboard

Copy selected lines of messages found under the Log tab to Windows Clipboard. You can copy the contents of the Clipboard to any other application.


Copy all to clipboard

Copy all the messages found under the Log tab to Windows Clipboard. You can copy the contents of the Clipboard to any other application.


Add Timestamps

Display under the Log tab the exact time each activity takes place.


Status only

Display under the Log tab only connection activity status.


Save to file...

Displays a Save dialog box in order to create or choose a log file (with a .log extension). A .log file can be opened with any word processor, including Windows Notepad.


Save to file when done

Once you have specified a file where to save the log, the process is carried out automatically after each work session.


Append to file

If this option is selected, the contents of the Log tab are added below the existing contents of the specified file. If this option is not selected, then the new information displayed in the Log replaces the existing contents in the specified file.


Rename

AceFTP transfers the file and renames the existing file found in the destination folder adding "_old" to it in order to identify it.


Overwrite
$  Overwrite

AceFTP transfers the file by overwriting the file with the same name.


Skip

AceFTP skips the file and goes on to transfer the following file.


Cancel

The transfer is canceled.


Set action as default for rest of queue

Check this box before carrying out any of the commands so that AceFTP performs the same action on the rest of the queue.


 Don't show this information again

Select this box if you do not want to see the message again. From then on, AceFTP will use the parameters defined in the General Preferences window.


Reset button

You can always restore AceFTP's default values by simply clicking on this button. This command provides two choices: set the default values for the displayed parameter or for all parameters.


Help button

Click on this button to display the general help file related to the particular dialog box.


Search button

Displays a dialog box used to search for files. The options are different, depending from which exploration view (local or server view) the dialog box was called.


Connection list

Display all connections (site profiles) found on the selected folder. Double click on one of the connections to display a dialog box with the properties so that you can modify them. To copy or move a connection file, you can use Windows Copy & Paste or Drag & Drop.


Folder structure

Display the list of connection folders that you created using the Site Manager. These folders are used to classify the connection files according to the needs of the user. The Default folder contains all the main site profiles that can be used to create new profiles. AceFTP comes with several FTP addresses (operating systems, software, games) that are found under the Popular Sites folder.


List of favorites

Displays the contents of the Favorites folders found in Windows (Internet Explorer). You can add FTP connection addresses to the list of favorites. Managing of favorites (creating folders, naming them, etc…) is done in the same way it's done using Internet Explorer.


Move one or more items up or down

The order in which activities are displayed in the Queue is the order in which they will be executed. To change the order, move one or more items up or down using the corresponding button.


OK

Click on this button to accept the changes you made and close the dialog box.


Cancel

Click on this button to cancel the changes you made and close the dialog box.


Ignore images with a file size of more than xx Kbytes

Ignore during a preview, images with a size higher than the one specified in kilobytes. This option is used to avoid decoding images that are too large and will slowdown operation.


Cached folders valid period

Keep files and folders for a predetermined period of time in the cache. The cache speeds up connection and navigation on a FTP site and is used to view the site contents offline.


Use the cached folders system

Keep files and folders for a predetermined period of time in the cache. The cache speeds up connection and navigation on a FTP site and is used to view the site contents offline.


Original

In this text box is displayed the original format of conversion of file name to be converted.


Converted

In this text box is displayed the result format of conversion of file name.


Clear pending queue items when disconnected

Specifies that all items still present in the queue will be erased.


Compare Views

With this option, you can compare 2 views to determine the difference between files and folders.


Quick Connect

With the toolbar "Quick Connect", you can specify a new connection without having to enter in the Site Manager.


Paste URL from Clipboard

Allows to paste URL(s) from the clipboard. This action will display a window to select your URL(s).


Move Items

Move selected item(s) to the right or the left views.


Copy Later

Copy selected item(s) to the right or the left views but in waiting mode in the queue.


Move Later

Move selected item(s) to the right or the left views but in waiting mode in the queue.


Associate site profile files .ftp with AceFTP

Defines AceFTP as the default program when opening .ftp files. This extension is used to identify site profiles.


Manager window stays on top when undocked

Forces the Session Manager on top of the Main AceFTP window when undocked.


Browse cached sites off-line when no internet connection is available

AceFTP browses off-line Internet Explorer cached sites.


Caching of folder listings in new or imported sites

Server sites may be temporarily cached in the Internet browser, just as web sites you visit on the web. Indicate the type of caching you wish to perform:

•	Always off: to turn off the cache.

•	Only until site is closed: the site is cached for the current work session only.

•	Always on: the site is cached for the number of days specified in the adjacent zone.


Number of days to keep cached folders

Specifies the period in days to keep the cached folders.


Default Destination Folder

Choose the folder the URL must be saved to. Choose the empty field to select a folder from the disk.


Close on Connect

Closes the Site Manager automatically after connecting.


Default Property Class

To modify the profile's association to a connection class.

•	To modify a class or add a class, click Edit to display the Site Classes Properties & Hierarchy.


Server Type

In the drop-down list, select the type of FTP server you want to connect to.


Use property class default value

Check this box to use the value defined in the parent connection class.


Same as current zone

To use the value defined in Windows general parameters.


Specific zone

To enable the drop-down list allowing selecting time zone.


Server time zone

Indicates the value of the current time zone where are the FTP server.


When a temporary downloaded file is modified

Indicates temporary file saving information.


Disabled

To disable caching of temporary information.


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Prompt first

To prompt for confirmation to cache or not information.


Enabled

Enables the caching of temporary information.


List site in shell pop-up menu

To add a connection file in the Site manager’s pop-up menu.


Prompt for destination folder

To prompt for the destination folder in the pop-up menu's shortcut.


Use this destination folder

To select a default folder to save shortcuts.


Site classes Properties & Hierarchy screen

The window displays the directory tree of the connection classes. All the connection classes that you create will be placed in the main Default folder. Under this hierarchy, you can create your own directory tree.

The class connection structure must be interpreted as a hierarchy. This means that each class created in a directory tree inherits the default values of the parent class (or that of the ancestor).

All the parameters you change in a selected connection class will be reflected in its definition.


Add class button

To add a new connection class.


Delete class button

To delete a connection class.


Class Properties button

To display the Site Profile Properties window, allowing modifying its parameters.


Schedule button

Displays the transfer Scheduled Tasks window.


Scheduled Tasks window

The Scheduled Tasks window is displayed as an application with menus and a toolbar.

The window lists all file transfers programmed with AceFTP as well as a calendar allowing viewing quickly the expected date of the next execution.


Tasks List

The table displays the names and details of the scheduled tasks:

•	Name of the task.

•	Site Profile used to configure the connection.

•	Script to execute when connecting.

•	Schedule of the transfer task.

•	Next Run Time of the task.

•	Last Run Time of the task.


Action area of the Scheduled Tasks window

Site profile and script associated to the task as defined when creating a new task. The Scheduled tasks uses site profiles defined using the Wizard and the scripts associated to this profile.


Trigger area of the Scheduled Tasks window

Detailed scheduled date and execution frequency.


Trigger schedule area of the Scheduled Tasks window

Calendar allowing viewing the scheduled task dates.


New Task button

To create a new task.


Task Properties button

To display the task's properties dialog box, allowing modifying its advanced parameters.


Run Now button

To run the selected task now, and to anticipate, when applicable, the scheduled date.


Stop button

To stop the execution of the current task.


Type a name for this task

Type a name to identify this scheduled task.


Site Profile

Enter the profile to which the task is associated to request connection. You may use the Browse button to select the profile in the list of existing connections, to modify it or create a new one.


Script

Select the script to execute when connecting. List here the task definition scripts which must be executed after the automatic connection.

The script has been defined in the site profile properties. You may use the Browse button to display the script options, to modify it or to create a new one.


Perform this task

Specify the performing interval of the scheduled task. You may modify date and time parameter later:

•	Daily: Every day. You must specify the date and time  the transfer must be executed at as well as its frequency: Every day or everyday weekday. You may also specify an interval by selecting Every and specifying the appropriate number of days.

For example, if you indicate 2, the transfer will be run every second day.

•	Weekly  Every week. You must specify the time the transfer must be executed at and the week interval in the Every field.

For example 2, to run this task every second week.

You must then check the day(s) the transfer must be executed on.

For example, if you indicate 3 in the Every field and check Monday, the transfer will be executed every third Monday.

Monthly: Every month. You must specify the time the transfer must be executed at. Two possibilities are then available:

Specify a specific date within the month by using the Day option; specify the date in the adjacent field.

For example 15, to indicate the fifteenth of the month.

Specify a specific day in the month by using the The option; choose the week number in the first drop-down list and the day in the second drop-down list.

For example you may execute the transfer the Third Tuesday every month.

You may then limit the transfer to one or several months by checking the corresponding box in the Of the following months zone.

•	One time only: For a one time only transfer. You must specify the date and time the transfer must be executed at.

•	When my computer is idle:  For a one time only transfer using an idle computer time (instead of stand by). You must specify the Idle period after which the transfer must be started.

•	When my computer starts:  Each time the computer is started. No other information is required.

•	When I log on:  This option is used if you do not work using a permanent connection. No other information is required. The transfer will be executed each time you manually connect to Internet.


Start time

Indicate the time the task may begin.


Start date

Indicate the date the task may begin.


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Perform this task

Specify the performing interval of the scheduled task.

•	Every day : to transfer every seven days of the week.

•	Weekdays: to limit the transfer on the weekday (Monday to Friday).

•	Every: to specify the appropriate number of days. For example, if you indicate 2, the transfer will be run every second day.


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Every

You must specify the time the transfer must be executed at and the week interval The transfer will be done at this interval, at the day specify in the Select the days of the week below area.


Select the days of the week below area

Specify the day(s) the transfer must be executed on. For example, if you indicate 3 in the Every field and check Monday, the transfer will be executed every third Monday.


Day

Specify the day(s) the transfer must be executed on. For example, if you indicate 3 in the Every field and check Monday, the transfer will be executed every third Monday.


The

Specify a specific day in the month by using the The option; choose the week number in the first drop-down list and the day in the second drop-down list.

For example you may execute the transfer the Third Tuesday every month.


Of the following months

Check one of these boxes to limit the transfer to one or several months in the year.


Idle period

Specify the Idle period, in minutes, after which the transfer must be started.


User name

Specify the name of the user. By default, AceFTP suggest the session’s user name.


Password

Specify the password.


Confirmation de mot de passe
Password confirmation

Type a second time the password to confirm it.


Resolve host names locally

Check this box to perform automatic host researches.


Encryption

Select the appropriate encryption type:

•	None (standard): uses the most common encryption process consisting of symmetrical coding. This coding type will use the same transmission coding and decoding private and confidential keys.

•	Explicit: uses an SSL authentication mode of communication. Once the client connects, an AUTH command will be issued to the server requesting usage of SSL communication. If the server authorizes the communication, all client transactions performed using SSL mode.

•	Implicit: any communication uses the SSL communication mode by default whenever the client connects to the server.

When selecting the explicit or implicit encryption type, the other sections in the dialog box are enabled to specify parameters.


Encryption level

Select the SSL or TLS version to use.


Data channel protection level

The protection level is applied to two transaction types: folder listings and file transfers. Enable the required option for the transaction to secure.

The protection level concerns the protection of the data channel linking the client and the server.

•	Clear (insecure): minimal level of protection. No security will be applied. Default level.

•	Safe: security level protecting data integrity during transfers.

•	Confidential: security level protecting the data transfer's confidentiality.

•	Private: security level protecting data integrity as well as confidentiality during transfers.

Integrity protection protects the format and content of the data during transfers, ensuring it will not be modified. Confidentiality protection means that no external source can enter the transferred content.


Direction to use when connecting data channels

•	Use outgoing (PASV) connections: The PASV mode is a passive exchange mode used to prevent conflicting of simultaneous file transfers.

Using passive mode is required by certain servers with firewall requiring the server to establish the connection. By default, AceFTP uses the active mode.

•	Use incoming (PORT) connections: Enable this function if your server does not authorizes server to server transfers (FXP).


IP address to use for incoming (PORT) connections

•	Address as reported by operating system: to enable automatic search of the IP address.

•	Use custom value: to specify a specific IP address.


Ports to use for incoming (PORT) connections

•	Let operating system determine port to bind to: to enable automatic search of the IP address.

•	Bind to ports in this range: to specify your own port parameters. Specify the size (bytes) in the corresponding fields.


Conversion options

The Conversions menu allows defining file name syntax rules, that is to preserve or not the case and conversion. These specific options are accessible in the sub-menu.

•	Download: for server files.

•	Upload: for local files.

•	FXP : for server to server transfer.


Conversion de la casse
Case conversion

Select the option corresponding to the required file name character string type. An example of the selected type is displayed in the Preview zone.


Substrings to Replace

Define the additional options by adding or removing the check mark in the corresponding boxes:

•	Case Sensitive: to replace only file names corresponding exactly to the case specified in the Original field.

•	Replace All: to replace all file names corresponding to the spelling specified in the Original field.

In the next columns, enter the appropriate information:

•	Unwanted: to exclude the file name indicated in the Original field.

•	Wanted: to include the file name indicated in the Original field.


Script list

List of all scripts define for the current site profile. Using a script allows defining an operation sequence to automate transfers while you are away.


Name

Enter the script name.


Script

Enter your script or use the Add button's list to add a script corresponding to a Session Manager command. Finalize the script function between the brackets.

To delete a command line, select it in the Script zone and hit the DEL key on your keyboard.


Add

The Custom Scripts properties drop-down list (Add button) allows accessing predefined functions which correspond to transfer transactions which you may perform with the AceFTP interface


Host field

FTP Server address.


Port field

Port number. The port used by default to communicate with an FTP server is port 21. When appropriate, you may change the port number. This information is provided by your Internet Service Provider.


ID field

Identification of the host user. This information is provided by your Internet Service Provider.


Zone P/W

Password authorizing access to a server.


Connect button

Connection to a server.


Site properties button

Displays the Site Properties Profile allowing modifying the connection information.


Save Site as button

Displays the Site Profile Wizard allowing creating a new site profile using the information of the Quick Connect Toolbar.


Lockstep folder navigation button

Lockstep the views right and left on the same folder.


Lock AceFTP

Allow to specify a password to lock AceFTP Interface.


Please enter a valid password

Specify a password.


Load from Storage

To re-use a stored queue file save with the Save to Storage  command.


Save to Storage

To save the operation sequence organized in the queue. That file can be re-use with the Load from Storage command.


Please enter the name of the storage to save the queue data to

Type the name of the saving file.


Please enter the name of the storage to load the queue data to

Type the name of the file need to be opened.