7.6.7 Transferring files

You can use the File Transmission window to perform two-way file transfers between the controller and a remote computer. In addition, when more than one computer is connected, files can be transferred between the remote computers.

There are three main methods for transferring files by using the File Transmission window. Each method is described below:

To transfer by dragging and dropping files:

You can transfer files and folders displayed in the File Transmission window by dragging and dropping files. When you drag and drop files, the files are copied. To move files, drop the files while holding down the Shift key. In addition, if you drag the files with the right mouse button, a menu appears when you drop the files. You can select from the three options in the menu: Move, Copy, or Cancel.

You can also use this drag-and-drop method to transfer files between the system explorer and the File Transmission window. In this case, all files being transferred are copied even if you press down the Shift key.

To transfer by registering the files:

Select the files or folders you want to transfer, and then click the Register for Copying button () or the Register for Moving button () on the toolbar of the File Transmission window.
Select the drive or folder to which the data is transferred, and then click the Transfer Files button () on the toolbar.

The file transfer starts.

To perform multitransfer:

Multitransferring is a method for simultaneously transferring files to more than one computer. You can specify the transfer destination as a default folder or specify the transfer destination as the same name as the transfer source, to avoid the trouble of entering the folder name.

Select the files or folders you want to transfer, and then click the Customized Transfer button () on the toolbar of the File Transmission window.
In the displayed dialog box, specify the computer and the folder to which the data will be transferred, and then click the Transfer Files button.

The file transfer starts. When more than one computer is selected, data is transferred to each computer.

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