scriped ftp file upload in osx

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#1

I want to upload a pdf file using an applescript in OSX.
I think I can’t tell the finder to do so (can only connect in read only mode) but the terminal should do isn’t it? Or do I need a seperate FTP client?
Does anyone know a simple (and free?) client than can be scripted to do so or can sync two folders automaticty?

Can anyone help I am a script newby.

Frank

#2

The terminal can perform FTP tasks and it’s free. There’s a good article in the latest MacAddict on the subject.

In addition, any commands you do in the terminal can also be done via AppleScript with the ‘do shell script’ command.

#3

Is this macaddict article on the web or only in print?
Does anyone know a “terminal for dummies” website?
Or can you explain how to connect en upload with the terminal.

Thanks for the help
Frank

#4

Hi Frank, the Terminal app has a built in manual. You can access it by typing the word “man” followed by the name of a “command” you want to learn more about.

man ftp

Will open the manual for ‘ftp’.

man tcsh

Will open the manual for the tcsh shell.
When you are reading a manual window you can search for keywords by typing a slash plus the keyword

/ftp

The good folks over at OSX FAQ have a great tutorial for learning Unix from beginner to advanced.

#5

This BBS has a thread on this (searching for ftp upload) at http://bbs.applescript.net/viewtopic.php?t=3507&highlight=ftp+upload

Also, I’ve got a simple open-source ftp upload handler you could use at http://danshockley.com/codebits.php The basic idea is to use do shell script to send a curl command that does all the work for you.