Downloading files from the FTP server is done with a simple drag and drop to your Mac.Once you have made a connection to the FTP server, you should be able to browse the remote server like any other local folder on your Mac.Click on “Connect” and wait to the connect to the remote server.

Enter the address of the ftp server in the following format:.

From you Mac desktop or Finder, hit Command+K to pull up the “Connect to Server” window (alternately, you can access this from the “Go” menu).

You must download the file(s) to your computer to work with them. Select a folder on you computer where the file(s) will be copied or saved to.

Right click on the filename and select COPY TO FOLDER or S AVE TARGET AS.

Either single left click on the folder name or right clicking and selecting open to go into the selected folder.

Once a valid username and password has been accepted, you will be shown a folder listing of the project you requested.

The user name and password is case sensitive.

After a connection is made, enter in your assigned username and password.

Do not type http or www in front of the ftp address as this will prevent you from connecting to the site. In the address bar, type in the FTP address listed above and press enter.

Right click on the start button and select Explorer.

Windows Explorer or an FTP client is your best choice on accessing the site.

Please do not use Internet Explorer, you will encounter problems downloading the files.

Please contact either the McCook or Hastings office to obtain a username and password for a particular project you would like access to. The W Design Associates FTP site address is: General:Īnonymous logins are not accepted on the site. If at any time you’re experiencing problems or have any questions, don’t hesitate to call the McCook office for assistance. This page contains instructions for accessing the W Design Associates FTP site for downloading drawing sets, project specifications, project addenda and other information pertinent to a project.

Access ftp on mac