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Reference Guide for OpenMatrix Language Functions
The Reference Guide contains documentation for all functions supported in the OpenMatrix language.
Communication Commands
FTP
ascii
Sets FTP connection to use ascii mode of transfer.

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- Extended Definitions for Advanced Users
  PDF file with in-depth information on key topics in the User's Guide.
- Scripting Guide for OpenMatrix Language
  OpenMatrix is a mathematical scripting language.
- Reference Guide for OpenMatrix Language Functions
  The Reference Guide contains documentation for all functions supported in the OpenMatrix language.
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    - FTP
      - ftp
        Create an FTP object to connect to a remote FTP server.
      - ascii
        Sets FTP connection to use ascii mode of transfer.
      - binary
        Sets FTP connection to use binary mode of transfer.
      - cd
        Change or get the current directory on the remote server over FTP connection.
      - close
        Close the FTP connection to the server.
      - delete
        Deletes a file over an FTP connection.
      - dir
        List the current directory or given directory of an FTP server.
      - mget
        Download file(s) over FTP connection in the current working directory.
      - mkdir
        Create a new directory in a server over FTP connection.
      - mput
        Upload files to an FTP server.
      - rename
        Rename a file or directory on an FTP server.
      - rmdir
        Delete a directory of an FTP server.
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ascii

Sets FTP connection to use ascii mode of transfer.

Attention: Available only with Twin Activate commercial edition.

Syntax

ascii(ftpObj)

Inputs

ftpObj: FTP object; Type: FTP object

Comments

Ascii is valid for text files. If set, remote hosts newline representations will be converted to local host newline representations.