title: Automatically connect to FTP server using batch commands, continue with batch script and then run FTP commands when necessary
body: <p>Here's what I wish to do. Is it possible using a batch (Windows XP) file?</p>
  
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  <li><p>Prompt user to login to a FTP server.</p></li>
  <li><p>Carry on with the rest of the batch commands, whilst keeping the FTP session/login alive.</p></li>
  <li><p>Use the FTP PUT command when required with a batch command.</p></li>
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