I am trying to "get" a file using ftp from a clients site. I enter the site enter my username and password and then need to enter passive mode. So far so good. I can put files but I need to rename them as client wants files named - rich.dog.cat.txt (example) the open vms operating system will not let you put multiple . in the file name - so when I upload I rename the file. However on download i get the 550 *** ERROR *** NO BATCHES FOR TRANSMISSION or 425 Can't open passive connection in port range: Error 0. any thoughts on how to grab and rename the file? Thanks, Paul Paul Guthart pguthart@regencycredit.com

Paul, I would have to take a look at the details of the situation, but as a start, check if your particular FTP (you did not mention which version of what product you are using) will accept a filename string encased in double quotes. - Bob Gezelter, http://www.rlgsc.com