New version (2.1) of DirectFTP Xtra

 

Compatibilities: Required Xtras: DirectFTP

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DirectFTP is a cross-platform, easy to use Scripting Xtra for Macromedia Director, Authorware and Shockwave, which provides implementation of the FTP protocol.

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DirectFTP is a cross-platform, easy to use Scripting Xtra for Macromedia Director, Authorware and Shockwave, which provides implementation of the FTP protocol. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It provides a standard method for transferring files between different computers. By using DirectFTP Xtra, Director, Authorware and Shockwave applicationscan log into an FTP server, get directory listings and files information, retrieve files, upload files and perform other file and directory operations, such as create, move, rename, append and delete files or directories. DirectFTP Xtra is available for Director 5 and above, Authorware 4 and above, and is compatible with Windows 9X and newer (including 2000, ME, NT, XP) as well as MacOS 8, 9 and X. DirectFTP Xtra is Shockwave safe, so it can also be used with  Shockwave 7 or later and when safety features in Director are turned on. An auto downloadable Shockwave safe package of DirectFTP Xtra is also available. It is a compressed, small sized (about 30K) version of the Xtra, that can be downloaded automatically from a web site to the user's local machine whenever needed, and once installed provides Shockwave applications on the web with FTP capabilities. New In Version 2.1 ------------------ * The Xtra is now fully compatible with MacOS X. * Added support for passive mode transfers. * Revised Xtra documentation now includes additional sample code for both Director and Authorware. * Minor fixes and improvements. Upgrade Is FREE --------------- Developers who licensed DirectFTP Xtra version 2.x in the past will automatically receive the upgrade free of charge within the next few days. An upgrading discount is available to developers who licensed  DirectFTP Xtra version 1.x. For a complete licensing information and fees, please visit: http://www.directxtras.com/order_inDirectFTP.asp Trial Version: -------------- A fully functional evaluation version of DirectFTP Xtra can be downloaded from http://www.directxtras.com/DFTP_home.asp The evaluation version includes documentation and a sample Director movie that utilizes the Xtra by implementing a basic FTP client application. You can use it to log into an FTP server, browse remote and local directories, upload/download file(s), execute FTP commands and much more. Additional sample code as well as Authorware samples can be found in the on-line Xtra documentation: http://www.directxtras.com/DFTP_docs.asp The Xtra documentation also includes step by step instructions on how to install and use the Xtra, functions reference and more.