Re: Using tags to create a file name

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2000


It keeps the original formatting.
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texte = Or use [date %x] to have the date formatted as Mon 10 2000 >From: Alan >To: WebCatalog Talk >Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 11:41 AM >Subject: Using tags to create a file name > > >> I am attempting to make a backup copy of a database file using the >> [MOVEFILE] tag to move, rename and delete the existing .db file before >> it is replaced with an updated version. If I use a static name the >> process works correctly, if I use a tag it doesn't. >> >> This way works! >> [MOVEFILE from=../folder1/database.db&to=../folder2/backup.db] >> >> This way doesn't? >> [MOVEFILE from=../folder1/database.db&to=../folder2/[DATE]-[TIME].db] >> >> I need a different name for each backup that allows for quick >> identification, the [DATE]-[TIME].db would be great if it will work. I >> am however, open to other suggestions for renaming the files. All this >> is being attempted on a Macintosh server using WebCatalog 3.0.8. >> >> Thanks, >> Alan Jackson------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Using tags to create a file name (Alan 2000)
  2. Re: Using tags to create a file name (Peter Ostry 2000)
  3. Re: Using tags to create a file name (WebDNA Support 2000)
  4. Re: Using tags to create a file name (Alan 2000)
  5. Re: Using tags to create a file name (WebDNA Support 2000)
  6. Re: Using tags to create a file name (Dale 2000)
  7. Re: Using tags to create a file name (Anup Setty 2000)
  8. Using tags to create a file name (Alan 2000)
Or use [date %x] to have the date formatted as Mon 10 2000 >From: Alan >To: WebCatalog Talk >Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 11:41 AM >Subject: Using tags to create a file name > > >> I am attempting to make a backup copy of a database file using the >> [movefile] tag to move, rename and delete the existing .db file before >> it is replaced with an updated version. If I use a static name the >> process works correctly, if I use a tag it doesn't. >> >> This way works! >> [MOVEFILE from=../folder1/database.db&to=../folder2/backup.db] >> >> This way doesn't? >> [MOVEFILE from=../folder1/database.db&to=../folder2/[date]-[time].db] >> >> I need a different name for each backup that allows for quick >> identification, the [date]-[time].db would be great if it will work. I >> am however, open to other suggestions for renaming the files. All this >> is being attempted on a Macintosh server using WebCatalog 3.0.8. >> >> Thanks, >> Alan Jackson------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/ Dale

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