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The Settings - File Transfer File Types Page

Table 12

Options

Description

Automatic

Select this option to enable automatic file type processing based on the file name extension and file scanning options.

Binary

Select this option to send files in binary mode. Typically, binary files are object code or executable files.

You may also need to issue the Set File Type Binary command on the remote Kermit.

Text

Select this option to send files in text mode. When receiving files, single LF characters are converted to CRLF. When sending files, you can select the end of line character. See Send End Of Line As under Send Options in the File Handling page.

Text File Extensions

Specify the file extensions you want to identify as text files. This option is available only if File Type Automatic is selected.

Scan File Contents To Determine Type

Select this option to read a portion of the file to determine if it contains any 8-bit or control codes. If it does, use binary for the file type. This option is available only if File Type Automatic is selected.