RE: [Talk] "Dynamic" filenames - Suggestions?

[Blake, Michael]

I include a date stamp in filenames, usually formatted as ccyymmdd.  An automatic purge feature would be nice as well. Thanks, Michael Michael Blake | Programmer Analyst Bloomer Medical Center - Mayo Health System   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thom C. Blackwell Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 7:10 AM To: Talk@BOSTONWORKSTATION.COM Subject: [Talk] "Dynamic" filenames - Suggestions? Greetings, Hope this message finds all doing well. A quick question for the group…   We’re working on a new <Top Secret> J product feature and need some feedback regarding file naming conventions.   I know many of you have scripts that cause a system to run and then download some sort of report. Typically part of the script is to name the report file. Some scripts I’ve seen use a static name, others the name is generated by the script and is therefore different each time the script runs.   For those of you generating file names “on the fly” in your script – what sort of naming conventions are you using – or would like to use? Using the system date somehow? Using something else?   And what file formats / extensions are you using?   Any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated!   Regards, Thom   Thom C. Blackwell Product Manager Boston Software Systems Visit us at HIMSS Booth 1850 www.BostonWorkStation.com 866 653-5105 - ex 807 [EMAIL PROTECTED]   ********************Confidentiality Notice******************** This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email message, including any attachment, is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.