Making a new .txt or .xlsx file automatically

This function auto generates a new file for data collection to prevent the overwriting of data without the need for manual file name changes

Version 1.0.0 (2.32 KB)
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3 Jul 2019
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Joseph Wilson (2026). Making a new .txt or .xlsx file automatically (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/72021-making-a-new-txt-or-xlsx-file-automatically), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired by: Next Available Filename, Avoid file overwrite

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Find more on Low-Level File I/O in Help Center and MATLAB Answers

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
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Version Published Release Notes
1.0.0

Updated to receive varying inputs from users
Updated to site other FEX files that do this in a different manner.
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1.0.0-0

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