Coping files from server to local

jhofilena · #1 (**permalink**) 09-19-2007

This is my first post, so first I'd like to say hello to everyone.

Here's the issue I'm having...I run a macro against multiple log files every morning. The procedure is sort of time consuming. I have to log into the box where there are stored, then ftp/download them to my local drive using WinSCP. I want to write a script that will do the transfering of files for me every morning. Can anyone help?

Thanks so much!

jyoung · #2 (**permalink**) 09-19-2007

You could set up an FTP Server on your PC and then write a script on the box you log into to do the download. You could use CRON to schedule it.

jhofilena · #3 (**permalink**) 09-19-2007

Yeah, I figured that it would be done with a script and CRON, and that's where I'm running into trouble. I'm not sure how to script this. Any ideas?

porter · #4 (**permalink**) 09-19-2007

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Originally Posted by jhofilena

Can anyone help?

I am assuming the client is a Windows machine?

Try writing a batch file and schedule it with schtasks.

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