Why TC add empty line to files on FTP download?

[kjubus]

i have a strange issue with TC (7.56a). when i download a file from server at work, it adds empty lines to the file (it's a text file, but not always with TXT extension). in the end of file, in the middle - i can't really tell why. I tried to remove all my personal settings - didn't help. I tried to copy a working TC from my co-worker - didn't help. I tried to look for it on the internet - i couldn't find anything on that. what can be a problem?

I use a Total Commander 7.56a 32-bit, windows 7 ultimate with SP1, 64-bit.

[sqa_wizard]

Just a guess: You are using FTP to download the file ...

For FTP you can choose the transfermode right after you connection is established.
Using "Automatic" or "Text" will convert the end of line of text-type files. CrLf <=> LF
Using "Binary" will leave the file untouched.

[ghisler(Author)]

Are they UTF-16 Unicode files? If yes, transfer mode "text" will not do these files any good. Also when the file was uploaded in binary mode (Windows line breaks) and is then downloaded in text mode, you will get two and a half line breaks. Btw, this is done by the server side when choosing text transfer mode, not by TC.

[kjubus]

i was using the BINARY setting all the time, so that (probably) isn't it. any other ideas?

[ghisler(Author)]

Binary mode shouldn't change the files. Maybe you aren't using FTP? are you using a plugin like WebDAV?

[kjubus]

it's an ftp for sure. i can see, that it shows me "ftp//MYUSERNAME@SERVERNAME". I don't have any plugins or addons as well

[ghisler(Author)]

Can you post a log file of the ftp connection when the error happens, please? Maybe there is an error from the server. You can enable FTP logging in Configuration - Options - FTP. Thanks.