FTP Output Node

FTP Output Node

FTP, also known as File Transfer Protocol, enables the rapid, simple transmission of files across a network supporting TCP/IP. In practice, this network is usually the internet or a local network. 

You can use FTP to access files on a different computer. The FTP Output node pushes data from a workflow to a pre-determined FTP folder.

Adding an FTP Output node to your workflow

1. First, select your desired solution and navigate to Rayven Workflow.
2. Select ‘Outputs’ from the left-hand panel.
3. Find the FTP Output node and drag it onto the canvas.
4. Provide input to the FTP Output node by connecting it to another node
5. Double click on the FTP Output node to open its configuration window.
   

Configuring your FTP Output node

1. First, give your node a Name. Choose something simple that clearly explains its purpose.
2. Under FTP URL, enter the server endpoint where you want the data stored.
3. Enter the Username and Password needed to access the FTP URL.
4. Select the Delimiter you will use to split the data. For example, ',' or '|'.
5. Enter an Interval for file transfer. This value must be numerical and greater than 0.
6. Select the interval Units from the drop-down menu.
7. Select Add Header Row if you want a header row in the file sent to the FTP server.
8. Select TLS if required for your chosen FTP server.