Veriftying ftp downloads

[rdemyan via AccessMonster.com]

I have code that downloads .xls or .mdb (tables only) files from an ftp site.

Should I be trying to verify that the downloads were accomplished error free.

If so, how.

Thanks.

 

[Albert D.Kallal]

I have code that downloads .xls or .mdb (tables only) files from an ftp
site.

Should I be trying to verify that the downloads were accomplished error
free.

If so, how.

Thanks.

I agree, the above is a problem, since error checking on ftp is weak, if
present at all.

I update my clients files all the time via FTP, and I experienced a few
problems.

I would consider zipping the file. Then when you un-zip the file, if the
data is corrupted, then *usually* the zip utility will tell you this....

 

[Tony Toews]

I have code that downloads .xls or .mdb (tables only) files from an ftp site.

Should I be trying to verify that the downloads were accomplished error free.

You could also compare the file size although Zip would be better as
it does CRC checking.

There are some file size API code at either the API section at the
Access Web at www.mvps.org/access or vbnet.mvps.org.

Tony
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[rdemyan via AccessMonster.com]

Thanks for the replies.

Unfortunately like many other businesses, zip files are now removed from any
e-mails received.