Chilkat2-Python

Rename Remote File

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Rename a remote file or directory. The RenameRemoteFile can be called to rename either a remote file or directory. Chilkat2-Python

import sys
import chilkat2

success = False

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

ftp = chilkat2.Ftp2()

ftp.Hostname = "ftp.example.com"
ftp.Username = "login"
ftp.Password = "password"

# Connect and login to the FTP server.
success = ftp.Connect()
if (success != True):
    print(ftp.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

# Set the current remote directory to where the file
# is located:
success = ftp.ChangeRemoteDir("/testing")
if (success != True):
    print(ftp.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

# Rename the remote file (or directory)
existingFilename = "hello.txt"
newFilename = "goodbye.txt"
success = ftp.RenameRemoteFile(existingFilename,newFilename)
if (success != True):
    print(ftp.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

success = ftp.Disconnect()