FTP an archive

[SamFrost]

Would it be possible to have an option in the FTP Upload dialog that generates a zip archive?  The effect would be exactly the same as the usual ftp but instead of sending individual files PM would wrap them into a single zip file and upload that instead.  I'd want to keep all the same saving options that are present in the FTP dialog, and set the destination path as usual.  The only UI change I'm imagining is a "Send as archive" checkbox, with maybe the option to choose .zip or .dmg as a format.

[Kirk Baker]

Sam,

Would it be possible to have an option in the FTP Upload dialog that generates a zip archive?  The effect would be exactly the same as the usual ftp but instead of sending individual files PM would wrap them into a single zip file and upload that instead.  I'd want to keep all the same saving options that are present in the FTP dialog, and set the destination path as usual.  The only UI change I'm imagining is a "Send as archive" checkbox, with maybe the option to choose .zip or .dmg as a format.

We could probably do the Zip option.  DMG is unlikely to be cross-platform (I could be wrong as I have not researched it yet.)

-Kirk

[SamFrost]

.zip would be certainly preferable for me 99% of the time anyway, so the checkbox could simply read "Send as Zip archive"  It would be great if this makes it into PM

[pmagi]

Yes, please, FTP as ZIP would be great in PM. Now I have to Save As to folder, ZIP that and then usa another FTP program....
Rgds
PM

[Kirk Baker]

Yes, please, FTP as ZIP would be great in PM. Now I have to Save As to folder, ZIP that and then usa another FTP program....

You shouldn't need to use a different FTP program.  As long as you allow PM to show unknown files as proxies (you'll then see your zip file if you open the parent folder as a contact sheet) then you can select the zip file and upload via FTP.

-Kirk

[pmagi]

Ah, forgot that, thanks! Now only the ZIP missing then...
Rgds
PM

[vAfotoriporter]

I second adding the ZIP feature is a good idea and maybe adding it to the Send via e-mail and FTP options could save a lot of time for everyone.

[pmagi]

Yes, a simple "tic box" would be best!

I am usually lazy and dont do the ZIP thing, just FTP the files, and the customers get pissed having bad SW for downloading and/or low knowledge and then having to download each file separately......

I second adding the ZIP feature is a good idea and maybe adding it to the Send via e-mail and FTP options could save a lot of time for everyone.