Dynamically Naming an Export File within Script

[oakbridge]

I've got a script that is going to create an export file for me on a regular basis. I don't want to use a fixed name, that will overwrite the previous export. I don't want to leave the naming in the hands of the user, I would prefer to dynamically name the file with something like export_(insertdatehere).csv.

Is there a way to perform this in FM 6?

Please let me know.

Thanks,

[Matt Klein]

I've got a script that is going to create an export file for me on a regular basis. I don't want to use a fixed name, that will overwrite the previous export. I don't want to leave the naming in the hands of the user, I would prefer to dynamically name the file with something like export_(insertdatehere).csv.

Is there a way to perform this in FM 6?

Please let me know.

Thanks,

There is no way to do this with FM6 alone. You will need a file manipulation plug-in. I use Troi's File Plug-in.

You would export the file with a fixed name everytime and then use the file manipulation plug-in to rename the file using whatever naming convention you wish.

[Wim Decorte]

Or if you don't want to use a plugin, you'll have to use AppleScript to rename the file after it's exported.

FM8 allows you to use dynamic file names for exporting.