aceFTP 3

This shows the file 'birthday' inside directory 'cake'.
The dotted line under "Attributes" shows it has file Properties of 0.


Right click the file, and select Properties at the bottom.


This is the 'CHMOD' box. You are going to alter the file properties.
The box that pops up has 2 methods of entering the correct number.


Tick the boxes, or enter the required number, and then click OK.


You will now see that the dotted line shows the permissions you have applied.
That file has been CHMOD'ed to 766


Hidden Files.
Click on 'Site' in the top menu bar, and click Edit Properties.
Click Folders. Check the radio button, and select the same option as is illustrated here.
Apply your changes.


Now you can see your hidden files.
If this did not work, disconnect from your site, and before reconnecting, ensure that you followed this last step.