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NAME

       weex - fast WEb EXchanger non-interactive FTP client

SYNOPSIS

       weex [ Options ] HOSTID [HOSTID...]

DESCRIPTION

       weex  is  a  utility  designed  to automate the task of remotely maintaining a web page or
       other FTP archive. With weex , the maintainer of a  web  site  or  archive  that  must  be
       administered  through  FTP  interaction  can  largely  ignore  that  process.  The archive
       administrator simply creates a local directory that serves  as  an  exact  model  for  the
       offsite  data.  All modifications and direct interaction is done locally to this directory
       structure. When the administrator wishes to coordinate the data on the  remote  site  with
       that  of  the  local  model directory, simply executing weex accomplishes this in the most
       bandwidth-efficient fashion by only transferring files that  need  updating.  The  program
       will  create  or  remove (!) files or directories as necessary to accurately establish the
       local model on the remote server.

       The mandatory HOSTID argument is the user-defined name that represents  a  particular  FTP
       account or configuration specified in the ~/.weexrc file. This file, the contents of which
       are described below, can alternatively be named ~/.weex/weexrc.  Multiple HOSTID arguments
       to  a  single  weex command are supported to affect multiple archives or configurations in
       immediate succession. In addition, the actual HOSTID can be substituted  with  the  number
       representing  its  relative  sequential  position  in the ~/.weexrc file (the first HOSTID
       definition is 1, and so on).

OPTIONS

       Options at the command line take precedence over any specified in the configuration file.

       -d, --debug-config
              Outputs the configuration of each hosts.

       -D, --debug-ftplib
              Outputs messages from/to FTP server.

       -f, --force
              If the caching mechanism is inhibiting  the  uploading  of  files  that  should  be
              transferred, this option will force the actual transfer to always occur.

       -h, --help
              Outputs a usage summary to stdout.

       -m, --monochrome
              The  default  mode  generates  a  helpful color coding based on the operation being
              performed. This option suppresses that.

       -r, --rebuild-cache
              If cache file is broken, use this to rebuild it.

       -s, --silent
              The default mode outputs a helpful status message for each action taken,  including
              file transfer progress meters.  This mode suppresses output.

       -t, --test
              Weex doesn't modify any remote files/directories.

       -V, --version
              Prints the version of the weex program.

CONFIGURATION FILE

       Because  this program is meant to be non-interactive, a properly set up configuration file
       is essential.  weex looks for this file either in ~/.weexrc or ~/.weex/weexrc.

       The general format of the configuration file is a bracketed section  heading  followed  by
       parameters that define that section's configuration. This section name is what is provided
       to weex at run time to indicate the FTP arrangement you wish to  update.  A  parameter  is
       only  valid for the most recent section heading that preceded it. The exception to this is
       the [default] section which creates settings for unspecified parameters in every  section.
       In  the  case  of parameters that accept multiple values, the default section augments any
       specifically designated values.

       Lines that begin with the '#' character are safely ignored as comments.   Neither  section
       names  nor  parameter variables are case sensitive in any way. Section names can not begin
       with numbers. Some parameters can be assigned multiple values. Where this is not possible,
       the  last  value  is  used.  To  quote special characters, use single quotes (') or double
       quotes ("). To quote a particular quote symbol, use the other quote.  The  general  syntax
       format for the configuration file is:

       [hostid1]
               Parameter1 = Value
               # First method for multiple values
               Parameter2 = Value
               Parameter2 = Value
               ...

       [hostid2]
               Parameter1 = Value
               # Second method for multiple values
               Parameter2 = {
                      Value
                      Value
               }
               ...

       [default]
               Parameter = Value
               ...

       PARAMETER LIST

       These  parameters  are  used  to  define the properties of a particular host configuration
       named in brackets. When specifying directory names, the trailing "/"  is  optional.  Also,
       both  files  and  directories  (except  SrcDir  and  DestDir)  can be specified with shell
       wildcards.  When specifying files, if a file or file pattern is given without a  path,  it
       is  assumed  to  be  available  when encountered in any directory.  If it is an explicitly
       specified path/file  combination,  the  configuration  is  available  in  that  directory.
       Files/directories except `SrcDir' and `DestDir' can be specified as both absolute path and
       relative path. But you must specify `SrcDir' and `DestDir' as  absolute  path.   When  you
       want  to  specify  `/public_html/ignoreme.html'  as  relative  path,  you  should  specify
       `./ignoreme.html' rather than `ignoreme.html'.  When specifying binary states, you may use
       any of the following: True/False, Yes/No, T/F, 1/0. None are case sensitive.

       AsciiFile
              Filename  patterns  that will be transferred using ASCII mode. The default mode for
              files not specified in this way is IMAGE(BINARY) mode.

       AuthorizationName
              If you are using an FTP proxy server that requires challenge/response authorization
              with  the  nonstandard  AUTHORIZE and RESPONSE commands, set this parameter to your
              authorization user name (or number).  After logging in  to  the  proxy,  weex  will
              prompt you with the challenge and read back a response.

       ChangePermission
              The   access   permissions   of   the  files  in  the  directories  specified  with
              ChangePermissionDir are changed to this parameter. The  format  is  a  three  digit
              octal number.

       ChangePermissionDir
              Files  in directories assigned to this parameter will have their access permissions
              changed after sending.  Specify local directories.

       ChdirAtConnection
              Set `true' to change remote current working directory to DestDir at connection.  If
              remote  current  working directory at connection is DestDir, weex runs faster a bit
              by setting this parameter to `false'.  Default is `true'.

       ConvToLower
              If set to `true', the filenames are converted to lower case before  sending.   This
              feature  allows  interaction  with  FTP  servers that do not support case sensitive
              filenames. If a naming conflict arises due to a lower case name  already  existing,
              an  error  occurs.  Furthermore, the cache is totally unaware of original uppercase
              filenames.

       DestDir
              Destination directory on the remote FTP server where the mirrored information  will
              be sent. This setting corresponds to the "pwd" command on traditional FTP clients.

       Force  If  the  caching  mechanism  is  inhibiting  the  uploading of files that should be
              transferred, this option will force the actual transfer to always occur if  set  to
              `true'.

       FollowSymlinks
              Set  `true'  to  follow  symbolic  links.   Default  is  `false'.  Symbolic link of
              directory assumes a file whose size is 0 byte at default.

       FtpPassive
              When it is `false', weex uses port mode instead of passive mode.  If the FTP server
              doesn't  support  passive  mode,  specify  `false'.   (It may make transfer slower)
              Default is `true'.  (See also FAQ)

       HostName
              Hostname to connect to. The "ftp://" protocol specifier is implied and shouldn't be
              used. An IP address is also valid and may save lookup time.

       IgnoreLocalDir
              This parameter contains one or more protected local directories that are completely
              ignored  during  the  transfer  process.  This  is  useful  if  you  want  to  have
              subdirectories that are part of a project but don't need to be in the final, online
              version (i.e., old versions).

       IgnoreLocalFile
              This parameter contains one or more protected local file specifiers  that  will  be
              completely ignored during the transfer process.

       IgnoreRemoteDir
              This  parameter  contains  one  or  more  protected  remote  directories  that  are
              completely ignored during the transfer process. This is useful if you want to  have
              other  material  on the remote FTP site that is not related to the specific project
              that weex is dealing with. This  could  include,  for  example,  data  administered
              through a different FTP client or process.

       IgnoreRemoteFile
              This  parameter  contains one or more protected remote file specifiers that will be
              completely ignored during the transfer process.

       KeepRemoteDir
              In their directories, files are not removed when they  don't  exist  in  the  local
              directory.

       LogDetailLevel
              It  specifis  how detail level weex records a log at.  Connection and disconnection
              message and error  messages  are  always  recorded.   When  weex  finishes  working
              correctly,  it  writes  `Complete'  previous  disconnection message.  If 1 or less,
              records each connection.  If 2, records each directory.  If 3 or more, records each
              file manipulated Default is 1.

       LoginName
              Login name of the account on the FTP server.

       MaxRetryToSend
              When weex fails in sending a file, it retry to send the file.  The maximum times of
              retrying is this parameter.  Default is 8. Specify -1 to stop retrying.

       Monochrome
              The default mode generates a helpful color coding  based  on  the  operation  being
              performed. A `true' setting suppresses that.

       NestSpaces
              An  integer  that  controls the indent spacing of the output. The default is 4.  If
              you want to suppress it, specify -1. If you specify 0, weex uses 4. :-)

       OverwriteOK
              If the FTP server has trouble overwriting files, set this parameter to `false', and
              each file will be deleted before a new version is put in place.

       Password
              Plaintext  password  granting  access  to  the account. Note that this file uses no
              special facilities to safeguard passwords. Make sure that the file permissions of a
              configuration  file containing passwords are set conservatively. If they are not, a
              warning will be issued at execution.  If this parameter is not found, weex asks for
              it on the terminal.

       PreservePermissionDir
              The  access permissions of the files in directories assigned to this parameter will
              be copied to remote.  Specify *local* directories.

       RecordLog
              When `true', weex create a log.

       RenameOK
              If this parameter is set to `true', each file is uploaded under the temporary  name
              `weex.tmp',  then  renamed  to  its correct name only if the upload succeeds.  This
              avoids the problem of a user getting an incomplete file if he downloads  from  your
              Web  site  while you are uploading to it, and of incomplete files being uploaded if
              your FTP connection breaks while weex is running .  The default  is  `false'  since
              some FTP servers might not support renaming.

       ShowHiddenFile
              Set  `true'  to  get hidden files (starting with a dot) on FTP server which doesn't
              show hidden files by default.  Default is `false'.

       Silent The default mode outputs a helpful status message for each action taken,  including
              file transfer progress meters. A `true' setting suppresses output.

       SrcDir Top of the source directory tree containing the local copy of the information to be
              mirrored. This setting corresponds to the "lcd" command on traditional FTP clients.

EXAMPLES

       Here is an example of what a typical .weexrc file might look like:

        #-=-=-=-=-=Sample Configuration file=-=-=-=-=-
        # My favorite FTP account...
        [Ninja]
        HostName = ftp.ninja-rights.org
        LoginName = chrisxed
        Password = '"mYsEcReT!"'
        SrcDir = /home/chrisxed/project/weex
        DestDir = /
        ASCIIfile = *.c
        IgnoreLocalDir = /home/chrisxed/project/weex/weex.devel
        IgnoreLocalDir = /home/chrisxed/project/weex/weex.old
        IgnoreLocalFile = notes2myself.txt
        IgnoreRemoteDir = /offsitearchive/

        # Another FTP account...
        [Veggie]
        HostName = ftp.vegetable-advocacy.com
        LoginNAME = waxedbean
        Password = "X'sBean"
        SrcDir = /home/chrisxed/project/legumes
        DestDir = /souppot/

        # Global configuration settings
        [default]
        AsciiFile = {
        *.htm
        *.html
        *.txt
        *.asc
        }
        IgnoreLocalFile = {
        *.bak
        *.tmp
        *.swp
        }

       With a configuration like this, executing:

       $ weex Ninja

       would cause the file system assigned to SrcDir to be completely  mirrored  on  the  remote
       server.  Executing:

       $ weex ninja veggie

       would  cause  the  FTP  update  to  occur  for  the "Ninja" configuration and then for the
       "Veggie" configuration. This could also be specified like this:

       $ weex 1 2

NOTES

       Timestamp Cache Facility

       weex implements a cache of file timestamps from  Ver  1.6.0.   This  makes  updating  much
       faster  when  you  have a lot of files.  In addition, weex also caches directory structure
       and file names from Ver 2.5.0.  So never slow transfer even if you have  many  directories
       and  files.   If,  however, you change the remote files with another FTP client or running
       weex is killed or weex is terminated by an error, the cache file will not be correct.  The
       simple   solution   to   this   problem   is   to   remove  the  cache  file  (located  in
       ~/.weex/weex.cache.HOSTNAME ) completely or to run weex with option --rebuild-cache.

       Tested Operating Systems

         Debian GNU/Linux 2.1
         Red Hat Linux 5.1/5.2/6.0/6.1J
         SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3
         Linux Mandrake 6.1
         FreeBSD(98) 3.0-RELEASE
         FreeBSD 3.3-RELEASE
         Solaris 2.5.1

AUTHOR

       This very handy program was written by:
              Yuuki NINOMIYA <gm@debian.or.jp>

       The original man page was written by:
              Chris X Edwards <chrisxed@usa.net>

       The copyright of this software  and  documentation  belongs  to  Yuuki  NINOMIYA.   It  is
       released  under  the  terms  of  the  GNU  General Public License as published by the Free
       Software Foundation; either version 2, or (at your option) any  later  version.   You  can
       redistribute it and/or modify it under the GPL.

       This  software uses shhopt for parsing command line options.  Shhopt is released under the
       Artistic License. You may use it separately under the Artistic License.