2023:FTP (CMIS Binding)

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2025	2023	2.72

The FTP connection type is a CMIS Binding that connects Grooper to FTP directories for import and export operations. 

The connected FTP directory or directories are exposed as a CMIS Repository, which mimics its file system hierarchy. Once connected, you can import, export, search, and browse documents from Grooper.

The FTP binding can be used for import operations via CMIS Import using either "Import Descendants" or "Import Query Results". It can be used for export operations via the Export activity using a CMIS Export configuration.

How To: Create a New FTP Connection

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Add the CMIS Connection

Set the Connection Type

Configure the Connection

This brings up the "FTP Repository Configuration Collection Editor".  Here, you can enter one or more FTP paths to be used as the repository's root.  You will also need to enter the user name and password to access the FTP server. The repository's name will default to the end destination folder. Or, you can name the repository under "Repository Name". Press **Add** to enter a new path, establishing the folder at the end of that path as a repository.

There are three optional properties:

• Time Out - Set the time (in seconds) for calls to the FTP server before a timeout error. This is 30 seconds by default.
• Enable SSL - False by default. If true, secured socket layers will be enabled.
• Read Only - Change this to "True" if you want these folders to be read only.  This can be useful to prevent unintentional changes to the file system if you only need the connection to a file system for imports.

List Repositories

After you Save, press the "List Repositories" button to show the folder paths you just added as repositories.

Import Repository

Select "Import Repository" to bring in these repositories for Grooper to import and export to the corresponding folders in the connected file system.  The red circle on the upper right corner of the icon will go from red to green once the repository is imported.

Version Differences

Prior to 2.72, connections to FTP directories would have used the "FTP Import" and "FTP Export" providers. While these providers still exists in Grooper as legacy import and export providers, they are deprecated components and no longer recommended for use. For increased functionality in 2.72 and beyond, create an FTP CMIS Connection and utilize the new CMIS Import and CMIS Export capabilities.