SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition

File Transfers

The Tectia client supports file transfers using sftp. The File Transfer window (Figure 16-12) for the GUI client is obtained by using the New File Transfer Window toolbar icon or the Window/New File Transfer menu item, and operates similarly to Windows Explorer.

To transfer files, use any of the following methods:

• Simply drag and drop files or folders between the Local and Remote views.

• Select the files or folders to be transferred in the Local or Remote views, and then click the download or upload icons in the toolbar.

• Right-click on a file or folder in the Local or Remote view to produce a menu, and then use the Upload or Download menu items. If the Upload Dialog or Download Dialog menu items are used instead, then a separate dialog allows selection of files to be transferred.

• Select the files or folders to be transferred in the Local or Remote views, and then use the same menu items in the Operation menu.

Most other file operations can be performed within the Local or Remote views using the Operation menu, or familiar Windows Explorer gestures. These include opening files, running programs, deleting or renaming files and folders, creating new folders, etc. Some restrictions on the operations may be imposed by the remote system.

The sftp file transfer mode can be set to ASCII, Binary, or Auto Select using icons on the toolbar, or the Operation/File Transfer Mode menu items.

The transfer view at the bottom of the window shows progress information and statistics for each ...