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Set file transfer type. The default transfer type is ascii.

Syntax

type [TypeName]

where:

  • TypeName is :

Type

ASCII

The ascii command should be used when transferring text files. In ASCII mode, character conversions to and from the network standard character set are performed.

For example, end-of-line characters are converted as required, based on the operating system at the destination.

BINARY

In BINARY mode, no character conversions occurs.

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