(CkPython) Move File to Another Directory on Server

Moves a file from one directory to another. This is accomplished by renaming the file using a filepath that includes the directory.

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import sys
import chilkat

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

ftp = chilkat.CkFtp2()

ftp.put_Hostname("ftp.example.com")
ftp.put_Username("login")
ftp.put_Password("password")

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

# Rename the remote file (or directory)
existingFilepath = "dirA/hello.txt"
newFilepath = "dirB/hello.txt"
success = ftp.RenameRemoteFile(existingFilepath,newFilepath)
if (success != True):
    print(ftp.lastErrorText())
    sys.exit()

success = ftp.Disconnect()