GenerateDOSfilename

Version 1.2.0.0 (1.38 KB) by Andreas Sprenger
Generates a unique string with 8 characters
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Updated 31 Mar 2014

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Sometimes it is neccessary to use a 8.3 filename on remote DOS systems (e.g. EyeLink eyetracking system). GenerateDOSfilename creates an unique string using date and time.

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Andreas Sprenger (2024). GenerateDOSfilename (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/45718-generatedosfilename), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2013b
Compatible with any release
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Version Published Release Notes
1.2.0.0

Current version enables reconversion of generated string in date and time.
1.1.0.0

Bug removed (thanks to David)
1.0.0.0