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| ui_copy 2018-11-07 | ui_copy 2024-02-15 (current) | ||
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| Use the box at the top of dialog to set destination directory and [[operation_mask|operation mask]]. The box is hidden for [[task_download#dragdrop|drag&drop downloads]] in [[ui_pref_dragdrop#temporary|temporary folder mode]], because in that mode WinSCP has no control over the target of the transfer. | Use the box at the top of dialog to set destination directory and [[operation_mask|operation mask]]. The box is hidden for [[task_download#dragdrop|drag&drop downloads]] in [[ui_pref_dragdrop#temporary|temporary folder mode]], because in that mode WinSCP has no control over the target of the transfer. | ||
| - | The destination directory is by default the current working directory (local for [[task_download|downloads]] and remote for [[task_upload|uploads]]). For downloads in [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]], where there is no local working directory, it will be the last local directory used. For [[task_download|downloads]] you can type even UNC path as target (''\\host\share\''). (* &recent - note about UNC paths can be eventually removed *) | + | The destination directory is by default the current working directory (local for [[task_download|downloads]] and remote for [[task_upload|uploads]]). For downloads in [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]], where there is no local working directory, it will be the last local directory used. |
| - | If you omit the [[operation_mask|operation mask]], you must still include a trailing slash ''/'' (for upload) or backslash ''\'' (for download). Omitting the operation mask is the same as using mask ''*.*''. | + | If you omit the [[operation_mask|operation mask]] for upload, you must still include a trailing slash ''/''. Omitting the operation mask is the same as using mask ''*.*''. |
| ===== [[transfer_settings]] Transfer Settings ===== | ===== [[transfer_settings]] Transfer Settings ===== | ||
| //Transfer settings// box shows current [[transfer_settings|transfer settings]]. | //Transfer settings// box shows current [[transfer_settings|transfer settings]]. | ||
| - | To change the settings, use //Transfer settings// button to show [[ui_transfer_custom|Transfer Settings dialog]] (alternatively you may click //Transfer settings// box). Clicking drop·down icon on the button reveals menu with list of configured [[transfer_settings#presets|presets]]. Command //Configure// opens Preferences dialog on //[[ui_pref_transfer|Transfer page]]//. | + | To change the settings, use //Transfer settings// button to show [[ui_transfer_custom|Transfer Settings dialog]] (alternatively you may click //Transfer settings// box). Clicking drop-down icon on the button reveals menu with list of configured [[transfer_settings#presets|presets]]. Command //Configure// opens Preferences dialog on //[[ui_pref_transfer|Transfer page]]//. |
| ===== Transfer on Background ===== | ===== Transfer on Background ===== | ||
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| You cannot use background transfers when downloading files using drag&drop to another application in [[ui_pref_dragdrop#temporary|temporary folder download mode]]. | You cannot use background transfers when downloading files using drag&drop to another application in [[ui_pref_dragdrop#temporary|temporary folder download mode]]. | ||
| - | ===== Saving Transfer Options ===== | + | ===== [[saving]] Saving Transfer Options ===== |
| In the menu invoked from //Transfer settings// button: | In the menu invoked from //Transfer settings// button: | ||
| * //Set as Default// command sets the current transfer settings as default. | * //Set as Default// command sets the current transfer settings as default. | ||
| - | * //Save as Preset// command saves the current transfer settings as a [[transfer_settings#presets|preset]]. &beta_feature | + | * //Save as Preset// command saves the current transfer settings as a [[transfer_settings#presets|preset]]. |
| ===== [[suppress]] Suppressing the Dialog ===== | ===== [[suppress]] Suppressing the Dialog ===== | ||
| - | So suppress the dialog, check //Do not show this dialog box again//. | + | To suppress the dialog, check //Do not show this dialog box again//. |
| For transfers initiated with drag&drop, the dialog is suppressed automatically after the first use, unless you explicitly opt to keep it in use by unchecking //Do not show this dialog box again//. | For transfers initiated with drag&drop, the dialog is suppressed automatically after the first use, unless you explicitly opt to keep it in use by unchecking //Do not show this dialog box again//. | ||
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| ===== [[generating_code]] Generating Transfer Code ===== | ===== [[generating_code]] Generating Transfer Code ===== | ||
| Use the //Transfer Settings > Generate Code// command to generate a code that automates the transfer. The [[ui_generateurl|Generate Transfer Code]] window opens with the generated code. | Use the //Transfer Settings > Generate Code// command to generate a code that automates the transfer. The [[ui_generateurl|Generate Transfer Code]] window opens with the generated code. | ||
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| + | ===== [[browse]] Browsing Source Directory ===== | ||
| + | When [[integration_url#handling|handling a download URL]], there is an additional option //Browse// in the drop-down menu of the //OK// button. The option opens a main window with focus on the source directory and file, instead of initiating a download. | ||
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