The Windows File Transfer applications programming interface transfers files over VoiceView modems and other types of communications hardware using several transport mechanisms, including the VoiceView Sockets API. The File Transfer API forms a task-oriented layer, built on top of lower-level APIs such as the Windows Sockets API, that simplifies file transfers.
This chapter outlines transferring files using the File Transfer API. The first section discusses important ideas related to the use of the API, and the second section outlines typical programming tasks using the API. Chapter 3, "File Transfer API Reference," includes details for all File Transfer API items.