non-interactive ftp

[lorel]

I have the need to write a script using ftp to transfer some files between Unix systems.
Is there a way to run a ftp script that will not require user's input?

Thanks

Joe

 

[PHV]

A starting point:
echo "
user UserName PassWord
cd /path/to/remotedir
lcd /path/to/localdir
binary
mget *.inp
mput *.out
bye
" | ftp -in NameOrIp

Hope This Helps, PH.
FAQ219-2884
FAQ181-2886

 

[lorel]

Thanks PHV, your solution allowed me to write the script I needed!
Thanks again

Joe