how to read local files without uploading

[bulupe]

even ftp enabled withot file upload enabled i ca nnot send files to server usinf ftp_put because, i have to upload the file to the server first.

So i am asking is there way to read / address local files to use with php ftp

php settings of server

file_uploads = no value
upload_max_filesize = 2M
upload_temp_dir = no value

FTP support = enabled

[irish]

Are you trying to get files from people who visit your site? Such as through a form post?

[bulupe]

i m trying to make a form that users can upload files, but in the server settings upload is disabled and ftp is enabled. i want to know is there a way to put files with ftp without sending them first with upload.