
FTPBAT version 1.0 for 1998.

A program designed to examine a directory for a batch file and execute it.
For Windows 95/98

This program is freeware.
By Patrick Dugan (patrickd@getonthe.net or patrickd@usti.com )

About

This program was written because I needed a way to move and copy files on my
system remotely. Dial-up networking had a limitation in that some directories
were not accessible for one reason or another.  I found that using the
Personal Web Server kept some directories and files locked and I was not able
to easily make changes.  Also I need a way to simply move or copy files back
and forth.  I decided to try using the FTP of the Personal Web Server and
look for a batch file and execute it if it was spotted.   (Hence the name
FTPBAT.)  Now I can send over a DOS batch file as though I was typing it in
at that computer and have the commands executed without complaint.   I
finally decided that I would release the program as freeware and see if
anyone else can use the program.  It has been very useful to me.

You can contact me at:
patrickd@getonthe.net or patrickd@usti.com


Insatalling

Installation is fairly simplr.  Copy the program and help file to the directory
of your choice and create a shortcut to it for your start menu.  I prefer to
run it in the startup menu so that it is always loaded and ready.


Using

When you first start FTPBAT it will place a bat shaped icon in the system tray.
The bat will appear to have a beating heart in the center.  This means that
the program is ready.  Pressing the right mouse button will bring up a
configuration menu.

The First setting is the "Timer in Secs" and is where you set how often the
program will scan for the existence of a file you specify in the "SRC" section.

The "Exit" button will quit the program entirely.  If you press the close
button (upper right corner) it will disappear but remain active and in
the tray.

The "Help" button displays the help file you are reading now.

The "SRC" edit field is where you type in the full path and filename of the
batch file you wish to search for.  The field will not show what is being
typed but replaces the text with asterisk for security of someone looking
over your shoulder while you type it in.  (So type carefully!)
For example: C:\TESTME\WWWEB\FTP\MYFILE.BAT

The "DES" edit field is the directory where this batch file will be copied
to before being executed.  The file is moved from its source location to
this new directory.  That way the file does not remain in the source directory
for long.  Again, this field will not show what is being typed but replaces
the text with asterisk for security.
For example: C:\TEMP


Please do not ask me how to set up the Personal Web Server or FTP.
I will not help with those programs.
