Settings and Options 

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different replace a file if it has a time stamp that is older or newer than the 

file you are transferring. 

and size is 

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larger replaces a file if it is larger than the file you are transferring. 

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no matter replaces a file regardless of its size. Select this option if you don t 

want to replace files based on their size in relation to the file you are 

transferring. 

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smaller replaces a file if it is smaller than the file you are transferring. 

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the same replaces a file if it is same size as the file you are transferring. 

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different replaces a file if it is larger or smaller than the file you are 

transferring. 

during 

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any transfer replaces files whether you are uploading or downloading. 

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download replace only the files on the local machine with files transferred 

from a remote site.  

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site to site transfer replaces files when with the same name when 

transferring from one remote site to another. 

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upload replace only the files on the remote site with files transferred from 

the local machine. 

then 

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overwrite completes the transfer by replacing the file that s already in the 

destination folder.  

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numerate completes the transfer by renaming the transferred file with 

"Copy (n) of..." added before the name. 

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resume treats the transfer as an attempt to continue an interrupted transfer. 

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show prompt pauses the transfer and display the message that asks the user 

which action to take. 

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skip cancels the transfer and leave the original file in the destination folder. 

Select Add >>\ places the rule into the list. If you are using rules, CuteFTP checks 

every rule in the list during all transfers. 

Select << Remove to delete a rule you have highlighted in the list and CuteFTP will 

no longer use the rule when it encounters two files of the same name. 

Select Defaults to delete every rule from the list. 

For more information, see Smart Overwrite Example. 

Prompt timeout action  

Defines the action CuteFTP takes if no rules apply, or if you enable a timeout value. When 

you select the Timeout in 

n

 seconds check box, a prompt appears, but after waiting the 

defined amount of time, CuteFTP takes one of the following actions: 

Overwrite: If a file in the destination folder has the same name as the file you are 

transferring CuteFTP replaces the destination file with the transferred file. 

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