Command Prompt

[§tudz]

Hi,

I know you can run 'command prompt' from the shortcut in the start menu, but thats not what I want to know.

I want to know, after making a shortcut to 'command prompt' how do I get it to automatically run ftp and connect to a set site, automatically enter the username and password and upload a set file?

is this possible?

thank you,

[wossname]

Why don't you just write a batch file?

See any DOS book since 1970 for details how

[§tudz]

and where you I find that?

and would it be possible to execute that from VB.net using Shell32?

[wossname]

Originally posted by §tudz
and where you I find that? go to a library

and would it be possible to execute that from VB.net using Shell32? yes

Batch files are a built-in part of the DOS platform. You'd be better off getting a book about DOS because the internet is just packed with crap advice where DOS is concerned (imho).

Look for a book with a title like "Teach yourself DOS in 21 days". Look in the contents for "Batch Files"

you can execute a *.bat file by either typing it's name at a dos prompt or by double-clicking its icon from windows. You can supply command lines args to them and lots of other cool stuff. (well it was cool 15 years ago). Its still a viable way to get simple file processes done without wasting effort writing a dedicated program.

[visualAd]

Create a shortcut with the following in the path text box:

cmd /C "ftp ftp.host.com"

[§tudz]

Originally posted by visualAd
Create a shortcut with the following in the path text box:

cmd /C "ftp ftp.host.com"

cool thanks that works great, but what about the functions such as username, password then upload the file

[visualAd]

You can write a script to automate the process. Heres a link showing you how:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=96269

[§tudz]

thanks for all the help...

I have stumbled my way through a bacth file and it works great.

thanks again.