Ftp: ascii
Sets the file transfer type to ASCII.
Syntax
ascii
Parameters
? ascii : Displays help for the ascii command.
Remarks
| • | The file transfer type is ASCII by default. |
| • | In ASCII mode, character conversions to and from the network standard character set are performed. For example, end-of-line characters are converted as necessary, based on the target operating system. |
| • | Ftp supports both ASCII and binary image file transfer types. You should use ASCII when transferring text files. For more information about binary file transfer, see Ftp: binary in Related Topics. |
Formatting legend
| Format | Meaning |
Italic | Information that the user must supply |
Bold | Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) | Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) | Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} | Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
Courier font | Code or program output |