The SEND command sends the requested files back to you via
electronic mail. Wild cards can be used in the file-spec
parameter to specify multiple files. Each file is sent as a
separate message.
The optional extension parameter is supplied for compatibility
with BITNET's LISTSERV file servers. When supplied, a period
followed by the value of this parameter will be appended to the
value of the file-spec parameter to form the actual file name to
use. For instance, the command
SEND NEWTAGS DESCRIPT
is interpreted as a request for the file NEWTAGS.DESCRIPT and is
equivalent to the command
SEND NEWTAGS.DESCRIPT
Large files can automatically be split into multiple smaller
files prior to transmission; see the description of the MAXIMUM
command for specific details. When the MAXIMUM command is used,
it must be specified prior to the SEND command; e.g.,
MAXIMUM BYTES 10000
MAXIMUM LINES 1000
SEND [BOOK]CHAPTER*.TXT
Files can be read in a variety of ways; this can be controlled
with the MODE command or the /MODE qualifier. Files containing
non-text information must be encoded in some way; the ENCODING
command or the /ENCODING qualifier control the encoding used.
When using the MODE and ENCODING commands, be sure to specify
them before the SEND command requiring their use.
Use the DIRECTORY and INDEX commands to obtain information on
available files which can be obtained with the SEND command.