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Add date to file name

It would be great to more easily add a date stamp to the file name of excel files. Currently I have to add a formula tool to create a file path and then use the "replace entire file path" option at the bottom of the output tool. I am often ONLY adding a date stamp and no other dynamic data to the file name. I'm sure there is a more elegant solution than this, but something to this effect:

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2 Comments
KylieF
Alteryx Community Team
Alteryx Community Team

Thank you for your idea!

 

And thank you as well for including a image, it helps our product team fully grasp not just the request but a potential method users would like to see it implemented. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the Submission Guidelines, as it goes over the idea process after submission as well and includes details on what you should expect to see in the future.

AlteryxCommunityTeam
Alteryx Community Team
Alteryx Community Team
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