Node.js

Inovis VAN FTP/SSL (EDI)

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Demonstrates how to connect to the Inovis EDI VAN (FTP/SSL). Node.js

NODEJS_PRELUDE

function chilkatExample() {

    var success = false;

    //  This example requires the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
    //  See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

    var ftp = new chilkat.Ftp2();

    ftp.Hostname = "ftpssl.gateway.inovisworks.net";
    ftp.Username = "myLogin";
    ftp.Password = "myPassword";

    //  The Inovis EDI VAN requires Passive connections:
    ftp.Passive = true;

    //  Note: The Inovis documentation mentions an outbound
    //  high port range of 40000-49999.  In passive mode, the
    //  FTP server chooses the port number for the data
    //  connection.  The Inovis server will choose a port number
    //  in the range 40000-49999.  To establish the data connection,
    //  your firewall must allow outgoing connections in that port
    //  range. 

    //  This tells Chilkat FTP2 to establish
    //  an AUTH TLS secure channel after connecting
    //  on the standard FTP port 21.
    ftp.AuthTls = true;

    //  You'll probably need this property set to true if you're
    //  behind a NAT router or firewall.
    ftp.PassiveUseHostAddr = true;

    //  The Ssl property is for establishing an implicit SSL connection
    //  on port 990.  Do not set it to true.  The Inovis VAN
    //  uses explicit encryption (SSL/TLS).
    ftp.Ssl = false;

    //  The Chilkat FTP component automatically sends a "FEAT";
    //  command after connecting.  This allows the component
    //  to better know the FTP server's capabilities.
    //  The Invois server doesn't recognize the FEAT command,
    //  so disable it:
    ftp.AutoFeat = false;

    //  Connect, convert to TLS, and login to the FTP server.
    success = ftp.Connect();
    if (success !== true) {
        console.log(ftp.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }
    else {
        //  LastErrorText contains information even when
        //  successful. This allows you to visually verify
        //  that the secure connection actually occurred.
        console.log(ftp.LastErrorText);
    }

    console.log("Connection to Inovis EDI VAN OK!");

    //  Do whatever you're doing to do ...
    //  upload files, download files, etc...

    success = ftp.Disconnect();

}

chilkatExample();