FileCatalyst® Direct Client Applications

FileCatalyst HotFolder, FileCatalyst Applets and FileCatalyst Command Line are client applications that communicate with the server to push or pull files. The FileCatalyst licensing approach allows for an unlimited number of concurrent connections as well as an unlimited number of client applications for distribution.

The variety of client types allows FileCatalyst to integrate into any workflow. From desktop applications to command-line scripts to web-based applets available from any Java-enabled browser, FileCatalyst's features are accessible to all types of users and at any level of complexity.

No other acceleration tool offers the same number of features as the FileCatalyst clients. On-the-fly compression and file “delta” transmission provide unmatched performance gains. The slow start adaptive rate control allows transfers to adapt to available bandwidth without impacting other network traffic. Customers may also use simplified yet extensive tools to schedule and manage bandwidth and file delivery.

FileCatalyst HotFolder

The FileCatalyst HotFolder is the most commonly used of the FileCatalyst clients. HotFolder is a highly configurable and feature-rich desktop application that combines the acceleration and optimization of the FileCatalyst core technology, along with automation, monitoring and guaranteed delivery features.

Large file transfers become as easy as dragging and dropping or saving a file into a folder that is already part of an existing workflow. Users may seamlessly add FileCatalyst technology to existing store and forward systems, content distribution systems, and media workflow and asset management solutions.

Popular features of HotFolder include: support for regular FTP in addition to FileCatalyst's UDP-based protocol; auto-detection to allow the optimal protocol to be used for the file transfer; incremental file transfers– only changed directory files and folders are transferred.

Time scheduling is a commonly-used feature available to FileCatalyst HotFolder. With the ability to control and allocate bandwidth according to time of day, the HotFolder can perform file transfers overnight, preserving bandwidth during busy office hours.

FileCatalyst Applets

The FileCatalyst applets can be embedded into existing Web-based applications to provide seamless access to FileCatalyst technology from a web browser. No installation is required on the client end. The FileCatalyst applet provides all the required hooks to integrate with any Web application, regardless of the server-side technology. The FileCatalyst applet can be pre-configured to automatically connect to a specific server and perform specified tasks. The applets are particularly useful in environments where infrequent users need to transfer files from remote locations with nothing more than a web browser.

FileCatalyst Command Line Interface

Many licensees will already have existing methods for automating their file transfer process, including tried and true command-line scripts. FileCatalyst Command Line Interface offers the file acceleration and bandwidth optimization through a command line utility. FileCatalyst CLI allows such users to drop files into a temporary transfer folder and invoke it from a third-party application. The command line offers an easy way to integrate the advantages of FileCatalyst into an existing workflow or script-driven application.

FileCatalyst Client(s) specifications:
  • Pentium 2 or higher CPU
  • 128 MB RAM
  • Windows 2000 or higher, Linux, Solaris, Mac OSX
  • Java 1.4 or higher
  • Internet connection
  • Web browser

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