Using Fetch

This is a walk-thru on how to use Fetch version 3.03 which you can download here. If you are using a different version, these instructions may slightly vary.

Setting up Fetch and Uploading Files

When you first open your Fetch program you will see a Session Profile window similar to the one below(depending on which version you are using):

1. Fill in all of the fields as shown above, replacing username with your FTP username. In the Password field, enter your FTP password. Do not fill in the Directory field. Leave that blank and it will default to the main directory called webdocs.

2. Click on OK and this will connect you to your site(assuming you have entered all of the correct information). When you are connected to your site you will see a window similar to the one below:

You should now see a listing of your files and folders contained within your Web site directory on our server.

3. If you have used this program before, then you may skip to step 5. Otherwise, if this is the first time using this program, then you will need to make sure that your upload preferences are set up properly. On the Fetch menu bar click on Customize and then select Preferences... from the pull down menu. Now you should see a window similar to the one below:

4. Click on the Upload tab so that you see the same selections as the above example. Set your Default text format to Text and your Default non-text format to Raw Data. And make sure that the Add .txt suffix to text files box is unchecked. When you are finished, click on the OK button.

5. To begin uploading a file, click on the Put File... button on the Fetch window. A window will appear that will prompt you for the file you wish to upload. Browse your hard drive until you find the file you wish to upload. Then click on the OK button. And you should see a window like the one below:

6. If you are uploading an HTML file, CGI script, or any other text file, you need to make sure the Format you select is Text. If you are uploading an image file, sound file, movie file, or any other binary file, make sure the Format you select is Raw Data. After selecting the proper format, click on the OK button and this will start the uploading of your file.

7. Once the file has been uploaded, you should see it listed with the rest of your files on the Fetch window..

Downloading Files

Downloading files from your Web site to your Hard Drive can be done by following these steps:

1. Using Fetch, connect to your site.

2. On the Fetch menu bar click on the Get button. A window will prompt you for the folder on your hard drive where you wish to save this file. Select a folder on your hard drive where you would like to save the selected file, and click on the OK button.

Deleting Files

Deleting files on your Web site can be done by following these steps:

1. Using Fetch, connect to your site.

2. On the Fetch window, you should see a listing of your files. Click on the file that you wish to delete. This should highlight the file.

3. On the Fetch menu bar click on Remote and select Delete Directory or File... from the pull down menu.

4. Click the OK button.

Renaming Files

Renaming files on your Web site can be done by following these steps:

1. Using Fetch, connect to your site.

2. On the Fetch window, you should see a listing of your files. Click on the file that you wish to rename. This should highlight the file.

3. On the Fetch menu bar click on Remote and select Rename Directory or File... from the pull down menu.

4. A window will open prompting you for a new file name. Type in the new file name and click on the OK button.