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Changing Output File Name Daily using Same Workflow

JacobGFMR
7 - Meteor

I have a workflow created obtaining data from a database for current day and I am wanting to save the output file to a specific name daily while not overwriting the previous day's output file.

 

-Workflow obtains current day data. The workflow never changes, only the query pulls in current day data from the database. 

-Output is saved as "Book 1" for that day. 
-I do not want to overwrite "Book 1" on the following day

-For example, I would like to have the file saved as "Book 1 - 01-06-2022" on current date and then "Book 1 - 01-07-2022" on the following day. 

 

Thanks. 

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JosephSerpis
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Hi @JacobGFMR check out this how to guide it will help you with your challenge.

atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @JacobGFMR 

 

here is how you can do it

 

1. Generate filename in formula tool

2. Configure output tool like below to output filename as set in formula

 

Workflow:

atcodedog05_0-1641480111483.png

 

Hope this helps : )

 

JacobGFMR
7 - Meteor

Thanks for the information. That does help rename the file.

It saves the file to the same location the workflow is saved in. 

How can I change the path to save the file elsewhere? 

atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @JacobGFMR 

 

Specify the path here. This will set the path for the output files.

 

atcodedog05_0-1641482661597.png

 

Hope this helps : )

 

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