Here's my scenario: Through ftp, I need to log into a remote machine and do the following: - cd to the most recently created subdirectory under the one that I'm placed in when I log in to the machine. - get all the files in that subdirectory only It's figuring out how to cd to the correct subdirectory that is the real problem. Any insights are appreciated.

This is going to be difficult with FTP. What exactly are you trying to do? There are probably better alternatives. Rsync for example. Mark

Hi. Although what u r trying to say is not very difficult by If I am at you position I will use this approach In place of - cd to the most recently created subdirectory under the one that I'm placed in when I log in to the machine. what I will do I will create an script which will do the following task through the cron job Create the soft link of the most recently created subdirectory in the default FTP logging directory. Then use the ftp with ftp script to get the files placed in this directory. Mukesh Kesharwani CCNA, SCSA, CUA,CNA, MCSE,MCP+I,CCNSE,Certified HIPPA Security Consultant www.keekar.com