Fetch allows you to transfer files between your Macintosh and other computers on the Internet. It is also handy for managing the files in your GLADSTONE , DARKWING, or OREGON directory. This handout explains how to set up Fetch, connect to remote computers, and transfer files. Displays the file currently selected

Requirements for Using Fetch [Back to Top]

To run Fetch, you can use either an on-campus Macintosh already connected to UOnet, or you can use a Mac from home, provided you are running a Macintosh SLIP or PPP dial-in client.

Installing Fetch [Back to Top]

If you installed Fetch with the UO Network Applications Installer package, you'll find it in a Network Applications folder on your hard drive. Fetch is also available on the CC Public Domain server or the UO Duckware CD-ROM.

Starting Fetch [Back to Top]

To launch Fetch, double-click the Fetch icon. The "New Connection" window opens with default connection information entered:

Making a Connection [Back to Top]

You can connect to any remote computer that is running an ftp server, and transfer files to and from that computer. (Note: many computers have restrictions set up that only allow you to access certain directories and files.)

To connect to a remote host, enter the following information in the New Connection box, then click OK:

1. Host Name: Enter the address of the computer you wish to connect to. For example, if you want to connect to GLADSTONE , you'd enter GLADSTONE .uoregon.edu

2. User ID: For most systems you connect to, you can type anonymous. This means you are logging in as a guest. If you want to log in on a machine where you have an account (such as GLADSTONE ), enter your username.

3. Password: If you're logging in as a guest, enter your full e-mail address (e.g., jsmith@gladstone.uoregon.edu); for computers on which you have an account, enter the password you normally use with that account.

4. Directory (optional): If you know the directory you want to go to, enter it here.

Fetch displays a directory dialog box. When you're successfully connected, the status says "Connected" in the top right of the box:

Navigating Through Directories [Back to Top]

The directory dialog box displays the current directory you are in and allows you to navigate through directories on the server you have connected to.

• Double-click any folder icon to open that directory and display its contents.

• Use the pop-up menu at the top of the window to view directories that are higher up in the structure. Or, you can click the folder icon with the two dots next to it to move up to the next highest level.

Sending a File [Back to Top]

To send files from your hard drive to the remote server you are currently connected to,

1. Click Put File. You'll see a directory dialog box with the contents of your Macintosh.

2. Locate the file and double-click it. The Put File box is displayed.

3. Make sure the data type is correct for the type of file you are sending.

Here are some typical file types, with the preferred format shown at the right:

Text	Text files, such as html files or word processing documents saved as text.
Raw Data	Binary files, such as compiled applications or graphics files.
BinHex	Binary files that are going to be downloaded to other Macs.




Sending Multiple Files [Back to Top]

If you have several files to send at once,

1. Select "Put Folders and Files..." from the Remote menu.

2. The dialog box displays the contents of your hard drive. Locate the files you want to send and double-click them.

3. If you want to send all files in a folder, open the folder and click Add All.

4. When you're finished selecting files, click Done.

5. The Put File box gives you options for file formats.

6. Refer to the list on the other side of this handout for the proper format selection.




Receiving a File [Back to Top]

The process for receiving a file is very similar to that of sending one:

1. Click Get File. You'll see a dialog box asking you to select a location on your hard drive to save the file.

2. Select the proper folder and click Save. Fetch downloads the file to your hard drive. The circle at the right of the window indicates the progress of the download. Remember that downloading large files via a modem is significantly slower than downloading from an on-campus connection.




Receiving Multiple Files [Back to Top]

To receive several files at once,

1. Display the contents of the directory that includes the files you want to download.

2. Select "Get Directories and Files" from the Remote menu.

3. Enter the name of the file or directory to download and click OK.




Setting Up Shortcuts [Back to Top]

You can set up shortcuts for sites you repeatedly visit so you don't have to enter the same log-in information each time.

To set up a shortcut,

1. First open a connection to the host for which you want to create a shortcut.

2. Select "New Shortcut..." from the Customize menu. Fetch uses information from your current connection to create the shortcut. (You can also enter connection information by typing it in while you're off-line.)

3. Click OK when you're done. From this point on, you can access the shortcut by pulling down the File menu and dragging to "Open Shortcut."

You can also select "Preference..." from the Customize menu to customize many of Fetch's basic settings.




Need Help? [Back to Top]

Fetch includes an extensive online help system that you can access from the "?" icon near the top right corner of your screen. If you need more help, contact the Microcomputer Consulting Office (Room 202 Computing Center; e-mail: microhelp@oregon.uoregon.edu; phone: 346-4412), Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm). Or visit our Web site at http://micro.uoregon.edu.