File transfer software

[Leefp1]

For SCO OS 5.06 I currently use the program TERM from Century Software to execute file transfers to other sites. The file transfers are a part of a script set up in TERM that allows the automation of logging in to the remote site and sending the file. Works fine. However, since that is all I use the software for I wonder if there is a less expensive product that will allow that simple task: scripted logins and file transfers? Any ideas? Lee B. Walker
Walker & Company
Cross Lanes, WV

 

[KenCunningham]

If I'm understanding you correctly, all you need is a script something like the following:

ftp -inv <<!
open <IP Address>
user username password
bin
put file1
put file2
put file3
bye
!

This automates the login process and carries out the ftp actions between <<! and !.

Others prefer to use .netrc files - try a search of this or another unix forum for more details. HTH.

 

[edfair]

Haven't had any experience with UUCP in server, but would that be a solution for you? Ed Fair
unixstuff@juno.com
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[Leefp1]

I've thought about using some sort of unix script... uucp or ftp, but the logon process that I want to automatic in some cases is rather involved and I have assumed specialized communication software, such as TERM, would be a little easier.

The logon and file transfer is for electronic medical billing. I bill directly to five different payers (not through a clearing house), each of which has its own logon dialog and menu choices that must be built into the script.

As I said in my first post, TERM is pretty easy and works well, I'm just looking for something less expensive. Maybe there is nothing else?
Lee B. Walker
Walker & Company
Cross Lanes, WV

 

[GOSCO]

I think Ken has the best solution for you. Ive been involved in this type of problem before, and have posted similar threads as well.

If you only want to grab a file from a remote machine(s) then Ken has given you the easiest and cheapist solution...

I wrote a similar script to check for backups on remote machines (also in the medical sector) I managed to write a decent script which, not only grabbed a file, but checked for errors and was fed from a file with the remote machines details in. This is a very reliable script which also creates reports for me...

If you tell me exactly what you need then ill write a script for you to try out...

Andy
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