How to switch local directory from comand line (batch)

I am able to specify the remote directory


But I wish I could specify the local directory it should open as well - C:\+PROJECTS+\+PROJECT_A+\SITEA.COM\PRODUCTION\...

Any idea how?

Any tips, tricks, links, suggestions are much appreciated ;)

Thank you all...

nothing yet?

Setting local directory from command line is not supported. You can set it in stored session.

martin wrote:

Setting local directory from command line is not supported. You can set it in stored session.

Um...the stored session is not changing to the local directory set in the GUI (using version 4.1.6). The local directory automatically loads fine using the GUI, but not through scripting.

I have a saved session with the local and remote directory set. My settings are being saved in a winscp.ini file and the session information looks correct.

...in stored session...
LocalDirectory=C:\temp (in winscp.ini it's C:%5Ctemp)
RemoteDirectory=/remotefolder

...from command prompt...
W:\winscp.com
winscp> open user@sessiondotcom
winscp> pwd
/remotefolder
winscp> lpwd
W:\

I needed to use lcd to change the local, so when I use the synchronize command in a script I'm using the correct directories.

User wrote:

Um...the stored session is not changing to the local directory set in the GUI (using version 4.1.6). The local directory automatically loads fine using the GUI, but not through scripting.

You haven't mentioned you are using scripting.

You can do:
(edited)
winscp.exe /console /command "open sftp://user51:pass@wwwstage.nydc.site2.prv:22/usr/local/www/staging/" "lcd c:\temp"

User wrote:

Um...the stored session is not changing to the local directory set in the GUI (using version 4.1.6). The local directory automatically loads fine using the GUI, but not through scripting.

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martin wrote:

User wrote:

Um...the stored session is not changing to the local directory set in the GUI (using version 4.1.6). The local directory automatically loads fine using the GUI, but not through scripting.

You haven't mentioned you are using scripting.

You can do:
(edited)
winscp.exe /console /command "open sftp://user51:pass@wwwstage.nydc.site2.prv:22/usr/local/www/staging/" "lcd c:\temp"

hello

actually that command does not work lcd is not executed
and i need to open GUI that command opens command line interface
i am developing sublime text integration of winscp https://github.com/thecotne/sublime-WinSCP/

thecotne wrote:

actually that command does not work lcd is not executed

It works for me. Please show us a complete command-line, a console screenshot and a log file.
Also note that I have edited the command-line, because the original form is not recommended anymore (though it still works).

and i need to open GUI that command opens command line interface

I do not understand, what you mean by "open GUI that command opens command line interface". Please try to explain.

after executing command i want GUI to be opened

but this command
opens command prompt (command line interface)

That's correct. The /console switch is for opening console window.
See https://winscp.net/eng/docs/commandline#scripting

If you want to open GUI, use:
winscp.exe sftp://user51:pass@wwwstage.nydc.site2.prv:22/usr/local/www/staging/ /rawsettings LocalDirectory=c:\temp

See
https://winscp.net/eng/docs/commandline
https://winscp.net/eng/docs/rawsettings

actually you have wrong syntax correct is

it does not work without equal sign

Thanks. I've corrected my answer.