Upload Tab

When you've finished modifying your site, you can upload it to the web server using the upload tab. Once you've entered (and saved) the server information, all you need to do is type your password and press upload. Synthesis keeps track of what needs updating, and only the changed files are moved. Linked files, such as graphics and JavaScript, are transferred as well.

Uploading changed pages to the web server. This automated process moves only the files it needs to, so you'll be finished in no time.

The Upload Module uses the standard FTP protocol which is available on most every server. If your server does not support FTP, then you won't be able to use this module.

Operation

The operation is very simple. For the first transfer you'll need to enter, and save, your configuration settings. After that all you need to do is type in your password and press the Upload button.

Cleaning the site requires the same simple procedure, type in your password and press the cleanup button.

Configuration

This information will be provided by your web host. Here is what you'll need:

Server Name

The name of the FTP server you're connecting to. A typical value would be: ftp.your-domain.com.

User Name

The user name to log into on the FTP server.

Server Directory

If you need to load your site files somewhere other than where you log on to the server, that directory path goes here.

Password

Your password. This won't be shown on the screen other than as ***. You'll need to type this in the first time you do an upload during a session. The value will not be stored between sessions for security reasons.

Server Port

The FTP port to use. The typical setting is 21, and it's unlikely to be anything else.

Buttons

Upload

Upload the site to the web server. The Update facility keeps track of what needs updating, and only the changed files are moved. This is the same as the Upload Site button below.

Cleanup

Search the site's directory tree, and remove files that are not linked any longer. At this time, this is limited to Graphics, Style Sheets, and JavaScript files.

Upload the site to the web server. The Update facility keeps track of what needs updating, and only the changed files are moved. This is the same as the Upload Site button above.

Save the current settings. This can also be done through the Tools>Options menu item. Note that the password cannot be saved