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      File Retriever

      • Updated on 30 Jan 2026
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      Applies to: Lasernet 11

      Whilst processing a job, this modifier can retrieve additional files from different locations like a file directory, FTP server, or HTTP server, in either normal or secure mode.
      The File Retriever modifier Setup tab.

      Settings

      You can add a list of locations to retrieve your additional files from, based on a filename stored in a user-defined JobInfo. If the file is successfully retrieved from the specified location, the data will be placed into the JobInfo that you specify.
      Settings for the File option.

      If the file you want to retrieve is stored on a file system, you must configure the following settings:

      Protocol

      Data will be retrieved via the specified protocol (File, FTP, HTTP) in secure or non-secure mode.

      Path

      The location where your files are stored.

      Filename JobInfo

      The name of the JobInfo containing your file name.

      Output JobInfo

      The name of the JobInfo where you want to store your data.

      Replace JobInfo

      If active, any retrieved files will be added to index 0.

      If the file you want to retrieve is stored in an FTP or HTTP location, you must provide values for additional settings such as host name and port number. For more information about FTP and HTTP settings, refer to the documentation for FTP and HTTP Lasernet modules. Settings for the FTP option.

      Settings for the HTTP option.

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