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If you are working with the .NET Framework and need to incorporate file transfer or e-mail functionality in your software, the new File Transfer .NET and Internet Mail .NET components can enable you to add those features quickly and easily, with a minimum of coding and virtually no learning curve. These managed code classes are similar to what is offered in our larger SocketTools .NET product, but with a streamlined interface that is designed specifically for developers who want a single interface that is easy to use and understand. Both components also support secure connections using the standard SSL and TLS security protocols, and as with all of our components, are licensed without redistribution limitations, royalties or runtime licensing fees. If you have an active SocketTools Subscription license, then these new components are available to you free as part of the current update to your subscription download.

Catalyst File Transfer .NET
The File Transfer .NET component is a managed code class designed to simplify the process of uploading and downloading files from within your application. The class supports both the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), providing a seamless interface that is both easy to understand and implement in your own software. In addition to basic file transfer functionality, the class also supports remote file management features, such as the ability to list available files, rename files and move folders.

The File Transfer .NET class also supports secure connections using the standard SSL and TLS protocols, providing strong encryption and support for the latest security features. If you are already familiar with the ActiveX version of this component, you’ll find that it has an exceptionally low learning curve, with an interface that is similar enough to make the transition to the .NET platform as simple as possible.

Catalyst Internet Mail .NET
The Internet Mail .NET component is a managed code class that provides a comprehensive interface for sending, downloading and managing e-mail messages on a mail server. This single component supports both the Post Office Protocol (POP3) and Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP4) for accessing e-mail messages on a server, managing them remotely and downloading them to the local system. It also supports the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) for submitting e-mail messages for delivery, either directly to the recipient, or routed through a relay server.

In addition to the Internet protocols supported, the class also provides an interface that makes it easy to compose, parse and modify e-mail messages. Attaching files to messages or creating styled messages with HTML formatting is simple to do, typically requiring only a line or two of code. The Internet Mail .NET class also supports secure connections to the mail server using the standard SSL and TLS protocols, ensuring that the mail that you send or receive is encrypted. If you have used the Internet Mail ActiveX control, then you’ll find the .NET class to be extremely easy to use, with an interface that is similar enough to minimize the transition to the .NET platform.