I want to make a batch file that takes a file as a parameter, then connects to a predetermined FTP server and uploads the indicated file, then quits. The only problem is, the commands within the batch file are interpreted only by the command interpreter, and execution halts as soon as control is switched to the FTP client. Is there a way to do the operation described above?

you have to make a txt file that holds the ftp commands, and associate it within the batch file. code one

Okay, I figured out what you meant by that (create a FTP script file and run it with the batch file), but that still begs the question of how I pass the file parameter from the batch file to the script, allowing to upload an arbitrary file to the server.

Nevermind, I figured it out; using the batch file, you create a temporary script file that includes the parameter passed to the batch file, then run it and delete it afterwards.

or you can make a series of FTP scripts and associate them within one batch file, kinda like making your own ftp software. In my opinion it's tons quicker and more sufficent. :) code one

oh and you can set em up to be edited in the dos editor, so you dont have to keep throwing them away. just keep recycling info.