ftp type
Sets or displays the file transfer type. The ftp command supports both ASCII (default) and binary image file transfer types:
We recommend using ASCII when transferring text files. 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.
We recommend using binary when transferring executable files. In binary mode, files are transferred in one-byte units.
Syntax
type [<typename>]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
[<typename>] |
Specifies the file transfer type. If you don't specify this parameter, the current type is displayed. |
Examples
To set the file transfer type to ASCII, type:
type ascii
To set the transfer file type to binary, type:
type binary