export CSV file with timestamp in filename

I want to export some data using writetable into a .csv file but I also want a timestamp in the name of the .csv file. I have been able to export the data to a .csv file and I have been able to export the data with the timestamp but ONLY as a .txt file. Any advice??

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

I’m not certain exactly what you want, but this will get you started:

filename = sprintf('CSV File %s.csv', datestr(now));

produces:

filename =

CSV File 02-Feb-2015 10:16:58.csv

You can specify the format of the timestamp with the ‘formatOut’ parameter of datestr, for example:

filename = sprintf('CSV File %s.csv', datestr(now, 'dd.mm.yyyy HH:MM'))

produces:

filename =

CSV File 02.02.2015 10:20.csv

[alexandra kaufhold]

Thank you! Worked just as I had hoped. I was using fprintf so that was the issue. Thank you!!!!

[Star Strider]

My pleasure!