Transfer Options Dialog

Use the box at the top of dialog to set destination directory and operation mask. The box is hidden for drag&drop downloads in temporary folder mode, because in that mode WinSCP has no control over the target of the transfer.

The destination directory is by default the current working directory (local for downloads and remote for uploads). For downloads in Explorer interface, where there is no local working directory, it will be the last local directory used.

If you omit the operation mask for upload, you must still include a trailing slash /. Omitting the operation mask is the same as using mask *.*.

Transfer settings box shows current transfer settings.

To change the settings, use Transfer settings button to show Transfer Settings dialog (alternatively you may click Transfer settings box). Clicking drop-down icon on the button reveals menu with list of configured presets. Command Configure opens Preferences dialog on Transfer page.

Use Transfer on background (add to transfer queue) checkbox to instruct WinSCP to perform the transfer on background.

You can set the default value for the options in preferences.

You cannot use background transfers when downloading files using drag&drop to another application in temporary folder download mode.

In the menu invoked from Transfer settings button:

• Set as Default command sets the current transfer settings as default.
• Save as Preset command saves the current transfer settings as a preset.

To suppress the dialog, check Do not show this dialog box again.

For transfers initiated with drag&drop, the dialog is suppressed automatically after the first use, unless you explicitly opt to keep it in use by unchecking Do not show this dialog box again.

You can revert your decision in preferences any time. Use of the dialog is configured individually for transfers initiated with drag&drop and other transfers.

Use the Transfer Settings > Generate Code command to generate a code that automates the transfer. The Generate Transfer Code window opens with the generated code.

When handling a download URL, there is an additional option Browse in the drop-down menu of the OK button. The option opens a main window with focus on the source directory and file, instead of initiating a download.