Should you wish to send a file across the Internet to an FTP server, this dialog contains the settings you'll need to fill out to accomplish such a transfer. Remember that passwords and user names are typically case-sensitive, so make sure they match those given to you by the site administrator.

FTP Server (name or IP address) - enter here the name of the server to use (for example www.microsoft.com). Of course, you must have access to the server in order to send the file.

Port - this is the outgoing protocol port to use. Most users will not need to change this value. Advanced users who need to do so will know how to alter this setting and to what it should be set. If in doubt, leave it at the default.

User - this is the user name you're supposed to use on the server. You must enter it exactly as given to you by the site administrator or the connection attempt will fail.

Password - enter here the site access password given to you by the site administrator. It is probably case-sensitive, so be sure it matches exactly.

Save Password - check this to have HyperSnap-DX remember your password between sessions. If you're the only one using your computer, this can save you looking it up during a later session. If maximum security is an issue (such as at work) you may want to leave this unchecked.

Use Proxy Server - if you're using a hardware or software proxy server that does not use transparent Network Address Translation (sometimes called NAT) and it requires your software to connect through its address (which it will then re-route to the outside world) then you must enter the address of the proxy here. It can be something like WinProxy, which is software, or a hardware device like a router, such as the Netgear Gateway product line. However most dial-up users and DSL users won't need to set a value here unless they are sharing another computer's connection to the Internet.

Remote file name (may contain path/name) - this lets you rename the file on the remote host, including setting a specific path for the file to be written to. Note that if you attempt to write to a path that does not exist, and you do not have "create directory" rights on the server, your upload will fail. If you fill out just a filename here, the file will go to the remote server's default directory for uploaded files sent by your account, a value the administrator has set. If in doubt, leave the path off or ask the site administrator where you should send the file.

Save As - you can translate a file of one format to another prior to sending it. Select the format to send here from the available formats listed. Some may not be available depending on your capture type (for example, if you captured a 24 bit image, you'll need to downgrade the Bits per Pixel to 8 send it as a GIF file).

Sub-Format - here you can choose from available sub-formats supported by the file type chosen above this selector. Many types support different sub-type formats, such as compressed or uncompressed. If in doubt, pick compressed, especially if you are using dial-up connections which are slow. It will save upload time. Uncompressed formats will disable the Quality factor setting, below.

Bits Per Pixel - here you can elect to keep the existing capture BPP format or change it during file save and later transmission. If in doubt, should your connection be slow and image quality isn't all that important, downgrading it to a lesser value (such as 8) and compressing it, too, will speed transmission. Going to higher values and non-compressed formats make for slower transmissions and bigger files. Quality factor, below, also can help speed your transmission.

Quality Factor - drag the slider back and forth to establish a quality factor for the selected format. If the format does not support quality settings (such as uncompressed BMP format) this control will be disabled. If you enable a compression-type sub-format, this control will enable, and you can then choose how far to compress the image.

Interlaced - some sub-formats and file types support interlacing, which can make a preview of the image faster on the "other end" of the transmission. If the format supports it (such as GIF) this control will become enabled and you can check it. If it doesn't allow it (such as BMP) then the control will be disabled. Default is non-interlaced.

Transparent - checking this enables the transparency value on the image, if the image type supports it. You should also set a "transparency color" within the image editing tools of the program prior to checking this. Default is no transparency.

Click on OK to begin the upload, or Cancel to abort the process.

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