Posted by Jonathan N. Little on 12/10/05 05:10

kchayka wrote:

> Jonathan N. Little wrote:
>
>>With
>>WS_FTP your must expressly type the filename '.htaccess' to be able to
>>download and edit the file.
>
>
> No you don't. Just enter "-al" (without the quotes) as directory list
> options. It will then show all hidden files.

Version 8.03 WS_FTP Pro
>
> In the version of WS_FTP that I have, there is an input box in the far
> right column, under the MkDir button, where you can enter the option.
> You can make it the default display option as well.
>

if I put '-al' in said file mask box the hidden files still are not
visible...The help file states on the topic of hidden files

'You can transfer a hidden file if you know its name. To transfer a
hidden file, make sure nothing is selected, and then click the Upload or
Download arrow. You will be prompted for the file name.'

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Take care,

Jonathan
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