Map a FTP-site to a drive letter

[sthingp]

I would like to be able to map a ftp-drive to a drive letter (e.g. h:) so I
can edit files on a FTP-server directly without manually having to
download file, edit file, upload file.

In this way my favorite
FTP-sites will also be directly accessible to me from various
programs.

See also ​http://in.deerfield.com/ for a
commercial program that does just that.

[Tim Kosse]

I daubt that this feature will ever come for FileZilla,
yet, it's too difficult for me. If I'm right, I would have
to write device drivers or system services for each windows
version individually and don't forget the problems with ftp-
mapped drives, there's a high chance of data loss or
connection problems.

[sthingp]

OK - I knew it was a long shot. Anyway, the most important advantage with a
mapped ftp-site is that you are able to edit files on a ftp-site directly.

See also: 548950 Edit files on a FTP-site directly:
​http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=548950&group_id=21558&atid=372244

Please
consider that request.

[Tim Kosse]

Well, editing files on the server always consists of three
steps: Downloading the file, editing the file and uploading
the file, so you aren't able to edit the files directly.

[sthingp]

The idea is that the downloading and uploading is handled automatically.
E.g. you press edit file, the file is downloaded to a temp-dir, the relevant
editor is opening the temp-file and FileZilla is monitoring the temp-file
for changes - when changes are made the temp-file will automatically be
uploaded.