Generates free pathname for a file

Version 1.1.0.0 (2.05 KB) by Alexandre
Generates pathname to a non-existing file so you can save data without overwriting an existing file.
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Updated 5 Nov 2012

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Usage : filename = genfilename(fname)
This simple code will generate a 'free' pathname based on your suggestion (fname), to make sure you can save your data to a file without overwriting to an existing one.

Simple options allow you to use a certain number of digits or start numbering at a defined number.

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Alexandre (2024). Generates free pathname for a file (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/38442-generates-free-pathname-for-a-file), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2011a
Compatible with any release
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Version Published Release Notes
1.1.0.0

Faster for large number of existing files.

1.0.0.0