Defines the data representation type:

    o  ASCII - Appropriate for text files (default).

    o  IMAGE - Appropriate for transferring binary files, such as
       executable images.

    DCL Format

      SET TYPE  type

    UNIX Format

      type  type

1  –  Parameters

 type

    Required.

    Data representation type. Specify ASCII or IMAGE. If you do not
    use the SET TYPE command, the default is SET TYPE ASCII.

2  –  Example

  FTP> SET TYPE IMAGE
  200 Type set to I.

      Sets the data representation type to IMAGE for files you
      transfer during the current FTP session.