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How to receive a file to memory

To receive a file in memory from an FTP server using the XceedFtp control, you need to perform the following steps. Put an XceedFtp control on a form, or instantiate it dynamically, then:

• Specify the FTP server address to connect to. To do this, set the ServerAddress property.

• Specify the username to login. Use the UserName property, which is 'Anynomous' by default.

• Specify the username's password. Use the Password property, which is 'guest' by default.

• Connect to the specified host. To do this, call the Connect method.

• Start receiving a file to memory. Call the ReceiveMemoryFile method.

• Process the data being received. Write a handler for the ReceivingMemoryFileData event.

• Disconnect from the FTP server. Do this by calling the Disconnect method.

• Make sure that everything worked properly . To do this, use your language's error handling object or error handling capabilities. The Xceed FTP Library supports standard COM error handling functionality.

Other things you should consider

• Do you want to receive the data in multiple blocks, or just in one single memory chunk? Carefully select the eReceiveMemOptions parameter value when calling the ReceiveMemoryFile method.

• Is the FTP server listening on a port other than the usual TCP/IP port 21? If yes, then set the ServerPort property.

• The FTP protocol supports "Accounts". Does your FTP server require you to specify an account? If yes, then set the AccountName property or write a handler for the AccountRequired event.