Avoid file overwrite
Function to check if a file name already exists and create a new unique name by enumeration.
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Cite As
Simon Musall (2026). Avoid file overwrite (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/60179-avoid-file-overwrite), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
Acknowledgements
Inspired: Making a new .txt or .xlsx file automatically, Next Available Filename
General Information
- Version 1.0.0 (2 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
| Version | Published | Release Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | Changed title |
