How to set ascii mode in sftp

From: Dave Martini 1 (martini_at_mrpeabody.llnl.gov)
Date: 10/10/05

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    I'm using ssh and sftp into a Solaris 9 machine.

    With ftp I can set the transfer mode between ascii and binary like this

    ftp> ascii
    200 Type set to A.
    ftp> binary
    200 Type set to I.
    ftp>

    But in sftp I don't see that command available.

    sftp > ascii
    Invalid command.
    sftp > binary
    Invalid command.

    How do I switch between ascii and binary transfer mode in sftp or is
    it automatic?

    Thanks much!
    Dave Martini
    LLNL
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