Fetch IconFetch 3.0.3

 Fetch is an FTP Client that runs on any Macintosh. If you are using a networked Macintosh computer on campus, it is likely that Fetch is already installed. If not, you can pick up a copy of Fetch 3.0.3 here. For assistance, please contact the Help Desk.

This document will teach you how to:

Create a shortcut and connect to your SFSU Internet Account

 A shortcut is the name of a connection setting which saves all of your personal Fetch information. You would select this profile name so you do not need to reenter connection information everytime you use Fetch. To create a shortcut,
  1. Start Fetch by double clicking on the Fetch 3.0.3 icon. You will see a screen similar to the one shown below.

    Fetch - Open Connection window

  2. Click "Cancel".
  3. From the Customize menu select Add Shortcut...
  4. You will see the following screen:

    Fetch - Add Shortcut window

    In the "Shortcut" box, type a shortcut name.
    This name could be anything you want.
    Example: Web Page

    In the "Host' box, type any of the SFSU host names.
    For example, apollo, orion, taurus - faculty can use host online.
    Example: apollo.sfsu.edu

    In the "User ID" field, enter your SFSU Internet Account without the @sfsu.edu
    Example: web

    Leave the "Password" and "Directory" fields blank.

    Note: You can enter your password if you would like Fetch to save your password. But for security reasons, we recommend you leave this field blank.

    Click OK.

  5. To connect to your account, select Open Connection from the File pull down menu.
  6. From the Shortcuts pull down menu, select the shortcut you just created.
  7. If necessary, enter your password and click OK

If you correctly entered all the information required in the previous steps, you should see a screen similar to the one below:

Fetch - Connected window

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Create a directory to store files

Departments, faculty, staff, and student Internet Accounts store most files in a directory called public_html.

To create a directory,

  1. From the Directories pull down menu select Create New Directory.

    Fetch - Create Directory window

  2. The following dialog box will appear. Enter the directory name. The example shown below will create a directory called public_html.

    3. Fetch - Create a 'public_html' directory image

Note: Once you create the public_html directory, you will not need to create it again.

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Changing Directories

The current directory path is shown at the top of the Fetch window. You will need to change directory path if the files you want to upload or download are located in a different directory.

To move up the directory tree, click the down arrow button and select the correct directory or folder from the list.

To move down a directory tree, double-click on the directory you want to open.

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To transfer (upload/PUT) files, folders and programs to your Internet Account

Fetch can be used to transfer (upload/PUT) files and programs to your internet account.

  1. From the Remote menu option select Put Folders and Files..., you should see the following screen.

    Fetch - Upload files and folders window

  2. Highlight the folder(s) and file(s) you wish to transfer (upload) to the host then click Add.
  3. Once the folder(s) and file(s) you wish to transfer are listed in the lower window, click "Done".

The following window will appear. Select the file formats to use for the files selected.

Fetch 3.0.3 - Upload file format

Note: The format selected depends on the type of file and how you wish to use the files. We recommend using 'Text' for text or HTML pages, 'BinHex' for programs, and 'RawData' for image and sound files.

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To transfer (download/GET) files, folders and programs to your computer or disk

Fetch can also be used to transfer (download/GET) files and programs from other folder/directory hierarchies

  1. Locate the file you wish to download.
  2. Double-click the file or select the file then click Get File....

    Fetch - Get File Window

  3. Fetch will then prompt you for the location to save the file. You may change the name of the file by typing in the name you want in the "Save text file as:" box. However, we recommend you do not change the name of the file. Make a note of where you are saving the file then click "Save".

    Fetch 3.0.3 - Save file window

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Use Fetch in the future

The next time you use Fetch, select the shortcut you created (in this example, we would select 'Web Page') from the Shortcut drop down menu. Your personal connection settings, such as the "Host" and "User ID" will appear. Enter your password and clic k OK to connect.

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