VFS-FTP

VFSFTP is an FTP and file copying application for use on Palm OS PDA’s.  

VFSFTP is not just for transferring files to or from an FTP server but can transfer files between various locations on the PDA.

VFSFTP manages files stored in four areas. The different file locations are select by tapping the Icons at the top of the form. 

 Files on a removable memory card, eg SD/MMCard or memory stick. If you use a communication module such as a Bluetooth card, files can be moved to a temporary area on the PDA, see below.

 File on an FTP server

 Files stored on the PDA. This area is a temporary area for saving files that you wish to transfer to or from a memory card. This area is useful if you wish to transfer files to or from a removable card when you also use the memory card slot for a communication module, such as a bluetooth module or Visor phone.

 Memos on the PDA
Memo’s can be uploaded to an FTP server where they are saved as plain text files. When a text file is transferred from an FTP server it can be stored either as a plain text file or in Palm Memo format.

To copy a file, first select the files you wish to copy, by ticking them (tap the checkbox next to its name), then tap the button at the bottom of the form that corresponds to your chosen destination.

Folder Navigation (FTP Server and Removable Storage)
To move into a folder tap on its name, folders are indicated by a folder icon next to its name.

To get information about the size of a file, select the file by tapping on its name. The file size will be shown at the bottom of the screen.

The screen captures below show examples of each of the views.

		

		

Enhanced features for PalmOS 4 and above.

If you are using VFSFTP on a PDA with Palm OS4 or higher there are additional features.

When a file is downloaded from an FTP server , with the destination “to PDA”, if there is a suitable application on the PDA, it is possible to install the file, just as if it had been beamed to your machine. You still have the opportunity to save it as a VFSFTP format file in the temporary area instead.

In VFS Card view and PDA files view there is a “beam” button at the top right of the screen. This allows files stored on the memory card or within VFSFTP to be sent via Infra-Red or Bluetooth. The beam button is disabled while you are connected to an FTP server.

		

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