At this point, you are connected to the vax, and you can transfer files between your local machine and the remote server with ease. To transfer a file from your machine to the VAX, simply click on the file name and drag the file over to the remote window and release the mouse button. Likewise, to transfer a file from the VAX to your local machine, drag the file over to the local window and release. To access the local files you may need to select the appropriate drive first. In addition, you will need to navigate through the folders to the place where you file is located.
Binary mode is used to transfer non-text files, such as graphics images.
If the wrong mode is used the transfered file will be corrupted and unreadable. On the Windows version of FTP has a button in the upper right portion of the window which switches between ascii and binary mode. The default selection, shown in the graphic below is in ascii mode. Simply click on the other button to switch modes to binary, and visa versa. On the Macintosh version of FTP, you can simply select the appropriate radio button located between the windows for the remote and local view.