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WS_FTP Pro Tools Guide

Using Remote Search

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Table of Contents
  • Introduction
    • Ways to Automate Regular File Transfers
    • Check Transfer Status and Logs
    • Building a List of Files for Transfer
    • Transfer Files as a Compressed Archive
    • Transfer and Append to a Remote File
    • How to Speed Up Transfer of Large Files
    • Integrating WS_FTP with a Browser or E-Mail
    • Search an FTP Site for a File or Folder
    • Using the Upload Wizard
  • Using the Information Window
    • The Transfer Manager
      • How to Use the Batch Mode
      • How to Pause a Transfer
      • How to Remove an Item
      • Request Properties
    • Transfer History
      • Executing a file
      • Clearing the History
    • How to Schedule a Transfer
      • Operation After Transfers
    • Connection Log
  • Scheduler Utility
    • Using the Scheduler
    • Examples
      • Adding a Script to the Scheduler
      • Updating a Web Site on a Nightly Basis
  • Backing Up Files
    • Using the Backup Job Wizard (WS_FTP Professional)
    • Examples
      • Adding a Backup Job with the Backup Job Wizard
      • Changing a Backup Job with Manage Backup Jobs Dialog
  • Synchronizing Files and Folders
    • Using the Synchronize Wizard
    • Using the Synchronize Utility
      • Synchronize Dialog
      • Example
    • Using a Control File
      • To create a control file
      • Executing Control Files Using HotSync (WS_FTP Professional)
    • Post Transfer Actions (WS_FTP Professional)
    • Exclusions (WS_FTP Professional)
      • Exclusion Examples
    • Inclusions (WS_FTP Professional)
      • Inclusion Examples
    • Using the Synchronize Utility from the Command Line
  • Script Utility
    • Starting the Script Utility (WS_FTP Professional)
    • Writing and Debugging Scripts
    • Executing Scripts
      • Executing a Script from the Command Prompt
    • Running a Script from the Script Utility
    • Example
  • Search Utilities (local and remote)
    • Using Local Search
      • Using the Local Search Results
        • To transfer a file
    • Using Remote Search
      • Using the Remote Search Results
        • To transfer a file
    • Examples
      • Finding a File When You Are Not Sure of Its Name
      • Finding a File Modified During a Specific Time Period
      • Finding a File in a Particular Folder
      • Finding a File Smaller Than a Certain Size
  • Using the Command Line
    • Basic Command Line Syntax
      • Site Information
      • Transfer Source
      • Transfer Destination
    • File Transfer Options
      • Uploading Files
      • Downloading Files
      • Renaming Files
      • Adding Current Date and Time Information to File Names
      • Compressing Files
      • Transferring multiple files from the same location
      • Converting File Names to Lower Case
      • Post Transfer Actions
      • Post Transfer Rename Macros
      • File Transfer Modes
    • Transferring Files and Folders with Spaces in the Name
      • Enclosing the Command Line in Quotes
      • Using the Short Name
    • Using a Batch File
    • Multiple Folders or Commands
    • Pre-scheduled Transfers ("Automated Transfers")
    • Extras
    • Summary of Arguments
    • Return Codes
  • Textual Error Messages
    • "Blocking call canceled"
    • "Connection refused" or "Connection closed by remote"
    • "Disk quota exceeded"
    • "File too large to download"
    • "Logon failure; Quitting."
    • "MDTM"
    • "User access denied"
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Using Remote Search

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  • Last Updated: February 13, 2024
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    • WS_FTP Pro
    • Version 12.9

Using Remote Search

Use the Remote Files search to find files by file name on a remote site.

To find files on an FTP site:

  1. Start the Find Utility by doing one of the following:
    • From the Tools menu, click Search > Remote File. The WS_FTP Find Utility dialog opens.
    • From the Start menu, select Programs > Progress WS_FTP > Utilities > WS_FTP Find Utility.

  2. Use the Look in list box to select a site previously searched or click the Browse button to specify the site to which you will connect and search. You can also type in a host name or FTP URL.
  3. Enter your search criteria. You can search by name, date modified, size, or any combination of the three.
  4. Click Find Now. The Find Utility connects to the FTP site and searches according to your criteria.

    For example, if you search the Progress FTP site for a file named PreSalesTechReports.doc, the following results are displayed.

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