Programmatically Save Data with Date and Time as the Filename Using LabVIEW

[Pcorcs]

Overview

This example demonstrates a method for manipulating the Date/Time string for use as a filename.

Description

The Date/Time string inherently contains characters that are invalid for file path building. By searching the string for invalid characters, and replacing each character with an accepted value, such as an '_', users may save their data sets with files names corresponding to the date and time of the trial.

Requirements

Software:

• LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible) 

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Run VI.
2. Observe that you logged your data at the address of your VI as "File Name" indicator value.

Additional Information or References

**This document has been updated to meet the current required format for the NI Code Exchange.**

[koman]

very useful VI to store data periodically.