There is probably something easier, but
try the following :
tokenize $S_TIME, parse(:)
save "toto_ $S_ DATE (`1'_`3'_`5')"
You can change the punctuation around the time as you see fit
and whether you need the seconds `5'.
--Carole
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University of Texas at Dallas
School of Economic, Political,
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On 7/12/07, Abdel Rahmen El Lahga <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to save file with date and time in file name, but I have
some trouble.
for eg:
sysuse auto,
save "toto$S_DATE.dta"
Stata is ok and i obtain
file toto12 Jul 2007.dta saved
But when I type
save "toto_$S_DATE_$S_TIME.dta"
Stata gives the following message
file toto_19:04:26.dta could not be opened
any help?
--
AbdelRahmen El Lahga
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