Interface
The first line identifies the server you wish work with, your username and password (if needed), and settings for encryption and compression. To contact the server, type "Return" one of those text fields or click the "Go" button.
| Server | The name or IP address of the host you wish to work with. The drop-down menu will record the last several servers you have accessed. If you need to access a server on an alternate UDP port number, enter the server address followed by a colon and then the port number (server:port). |
| User & Pass | If the remote host requires authentication, enter the username and password provided by your administrator. |
| Go | Click this button or type Return in one of the previous text fields to contact the server. If successful, the server version will be displayed in the message box at the bottom and a list of files (if any) will be displayed in the browser on the right. |
| Encryption | Check this box to enable AES encryption on all transactions. |
| Compression | Check this box to enable ZLIB compression on all file transfers. Compression is CPU intensive and may degrade performance, especially if the file is already compressed, encoded, or encrypted. |
| Status | The upper right corner of the dialog box shows you what the program is doing at the moment. |
The large lists on the left and right sides of the window are file browsers. The left one is the Local Browser and shows you files on your computer, while the right one is the Remote Browser and may show you files available for download on remote computers.
Double click on a folder to display that folder's contents, or click the "Up" button to display its parent's contents. You may also type a pathname by hand, then press return to view that path. The "Browse" button allows you to navigate your local filesystem in a graphical dialog. You may also drag and drop a local folder to view its contents.
Remote paths always use forward slashes for delimiters, regardless of what platform the server is running on. Local paths use whatever format is appropriate for the local operating system.
The buttons in the center allow you to configure optional settings, get a file from the server, send a file to the server, or stop transfers already in progress. If server-side packaging has been configured, a "Pack" button will also appear.
The buttons along the bottom allow you to manipulate files locally or on the server. You can rename or delete files and folders, or create new folders.
The text box near the bottom of the window will show messages such as the identity of remote hosts, completion results, and errors. This text can be recorded using the Log File setting in the options dialog.
At the very bottom of the window is a progress bar which will track uploads and downloads. The progress bar may be disabled or inaccurate when using the "Compression" or "Pack" options.