HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol User's Guide (36957-90159)

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Using FTP
Issuing MPE/iX Commands from Within FTP
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If you issue one of these commands without the option, the supported option is displayed.
For example if you enter MODE, the following is displayed:
ftp> MODE
We only support STREAM mode, sorry. (FTPWARN 18)
Issuing MPE/iX Commands from Within FTP
You can enter MPE/iX commands by preceding the command name with a colon (:). The
command will execute, and return you to the ftp> prompt on completion. For example you
can list your current group files on your local system with the LISTF commands as follows:
ftp> :LISTF
To list files in other than the current group, include the group name in the LISTF
command. For example:
ftp> :LISTF @.group1
You can also run programs such as an editor from FTP. Upon exiting the program, you are
returned to the ftp> prompt.
Temporarily Exiting FTP
From the ftp> prompt, you can temporarily exit FTP without losing the connection to the
remote host by using the break key.
Use the MPE/iX RESUME command to return to your FTP session.
Obtaining Help
Use the HELP command for information about the supported FTP user commands. The
REMOTEHELP command provides information about the remote host FTP server.
Listing FTP User Commands
Enter the HELP command at the ftp> prompt for a list of FTP supported user commands:
ftp> HELP
FTP recognizes the following commands: