CuteFTP Professional User s Guide 

Note: 

Using MDTM to modify a remote file s time stamp is not endorsed by 

the IETF Extensions to FTP working group or any formal RFC. 

However it is supported by quite a few FTP servers. CuteFTP will 

attempt the command when requested and report any errors to the log (if 

received). 

R

ENAME RULES SETTINGS

You can set CuteFTP to automatically change the name of files it transfers. 

To access the Rename Rules options 

1.  From the menu, choose Tools > Global Options. 

2. Expand 

Transfer. 

3. Select 

Rename Rules. 

Apply auto rename rules to transfers 

Select this check box and CuteFTP will change the names of transferred files with 

names that are listed in the large box of the Rename Rules window. 

Clear this check box and CuteFTP will not rename any files. 

To create an auto rename rule 

1.  Type the original file name in the text box on the upper left. 

2.  Type the desired new file name in the text box on the upper right. 

3. Click 

Add. 

To remove an auto rename rule 

1.  In the large list box, highlight the rule you want to delete. 

2. Click 

Remove. 

Configuration notes 

The rules are case sensitive. 

These rules will apply to all uploads, downloads, and site to site transfers.  

You can create rules with wildcard masks to change just the extension of several files 

of the same type.  For example, if your .jpg files need the extension in upper case 

(.JPG) on the server, create the rule:  

Rename 

Rename 

from 

to 

*.jpg *.JPG 

You can create a rule to strip extensions from file names.  For instance if you want 

to transfer a file called "index.htm" as simply "index" add this rule to your list:  

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