Expressions within FTP command syntax....

[hd7106]

Hi!

As I started creating entries within .netrc file to automate the FTP process, I ran into a roadblock.

The name of the file I will FTP on the daily basis precedes with the current-date e.g. Jan122004-filename.zip.

How can I pass a variable filename entry with "put" command within .netrc file?

The other question I have is what is the difference between these two entries (!cd and lcd)within .netrc file?

machine ............
login .....
password ......
!cd /usr/lib
lcd /usr/lib
..
...
bye

Thanks,
hd7106

 

[hd7106]

Hi!

I believe I may have figured this out.

I created a shell script to dynamically make entries to $HOME/.netrc file. I pick up the file name by setting the variable to `date +%a_%b%d%Y`.zip. I use $<var> with FTP's &quot;put&quot; command and write it to .netrc file.

Although, I have run into a roadblock, not being able to access the FTP site. But will test the script as soon as I get the correct IP address details.

hd7106