FTP from one site to another

orandaWeb · 10-07-2007, 10:05 AM

I am implenting an automated ordering system where the following happens:

An order is placed via the clients' site and is paid for
A CSV file is created upon payment

I need to know of an automated way to ftp a file from our site onto the distributors' site.

Is this feasible and if so, is it feasible via a Catalyst server?

paulredpath · 10-07-2007, 01:13 PM

Hi,

There is nothing automated on our side that you could setup to do this, however I am sure there are asp/php scripts available that could be modified to your needs.

orandaWeb · 11-07-2007, 07:28 AM

I found an FTP script here: http://www.codetoad.com/asp_ftp.asp

I have been able to upload a file using the DOS prompt FTP command from my local machine. This was using the script generated from the above code but when I run it on the server via a webpage, nothing happens.

I found these details in the event of the script not working:

For those who are having a access denied problem, you need to copy 2 files (ftp.exe and cmd.exe) in a directory where IUSER have execute right.

You need to have C:\winnt\system32\wshom.ocx registered to use the WSCRIPT.SHELL object.
' It is registered by default, but is sometimes removed for security reasons (no kidding!).
' You will also need cmd.exe in the path, which again is there, unless the box is locked down.

Is the server setup with the above features?

paulredpath · 11-07-2007, 09:59 AM

Becky,

You wont have access to the command shell for security reasons, I has a quick look for any components that might do this instead but couldn't see anything.

Anyone else got an idea?

fbridge · 11-07-2007, 01:15 PM

why not "post" the data to your client's site or automate the client to come and "get" the files.

saves having to faff around with 3party components.

orandaWeb · 11-07-2007, 01:49 PM

The data has to be sent as a physical text file so that their system can poll the directory.

Their system will also not come and look at our site, we have to get the file onto theirs.

How would POST work in that way?

WhiskyFudge · 12-07-2007, 07:40 AM

asp.net 2.0 has an ftp client built in

Jas

fbridge · 16-07-2007, 10:46 AM

post the data to receiving script which then writes it to file

10-07-2007, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
orandaWeb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	FTP from one site to another I am implenting an automated ordering system where the following happens: An order is placed via the clients' site and is paid for A CSV file is created upon payment I need to know of an automated way to ftp a file from our site onto the distributors' site. Is this feasible and if so, is it feasible via a Catalyst server?

10-07-2007, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
paulredpath Bring me your problems :p Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: /dev/ahhhhhhhhh Posts: 3,537	Hi, There is nothing automated on our side that you could setup to do this, however I am sure there are asp/php scripts available that could be modified to your needs. __________________ Paul Redpath paul@catalyst2.com Go on, review Us at OC Host Review!

11-07-2007, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
paulredpath Bring me your problems :p Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: /dev/ahhhhhhhhh Posts: 3,537	Becky, You wont have access to the command shell for security reasons, I has a quick look for any components that might do this instead but couldn't see anything. Anyone else got an idea? __________________ Paul Redpath paul@catalyst2.com Go on, review Us at OC Host Review!

11-07-2007, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
fbridge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 106	why not "post" the data to your client's site or automate the client to come and "get" the files. saves having to faff around with 3party components. __________________ old dog - anxious to learn new tricks

12-07-2007, 07:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
WhiskyFudge Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,484	asp.net 2.0 has an ftp client built in Jas __________________ Jason Robbins jason@catalyst2.com

11-07-2007, 07:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
orandaWeb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	I found an FTP script here: http://www.codetoad.com/asp_ftp.asp I have been able to upload a file using the DOS prompt FTP command from my local machine. This was using the script generated from the above code but when I run it on the server via a webpage, nothing happens. I found these details in the event of the script not working: For those who are having a access denied problem, you need to copy 2 files (ftp.exe and cmd.exe) in a directory where IUSER have execute right. You need to have C:\winnt\system32\wshom.ocx registered to use the WSCRIPT.SHELL object. ' It is registered by default, but is sometimes removed for security reasons (no kidding!). ' You will also need cmd.exe in the path, which again is there, unless the box is locked down. Is the server setup with the above features?

11-07-2007, 01:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
orandaWeb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	The data has to be sent as a physical text file so that their system can poll the directory. Their system will also not come and look at our site, we have to get the file onto theirs. How would POST work in that way?

16-07-2007, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
fbridge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 106	post the data to receiving script which then writes it to file __________________ old dog - anxious to learn new tricks

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