Read the name of the file from STDIN. Assign it to some scalar variable. Using that variable, you can open this file. You can have other scalar variable that can be assigned the name of this file appended with whatever you want (like "_temp" etc) and eiher open it (if it is there) or create it.
Read about "open" and "close" functions. --- Henry Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, a simple question... > How to do a coding that takes in your filename and > then using that filename > for further uses? > > E.g. user is asked to enter a filename. User enters > REX.log. Program will > then use the name REX.log for future file > extension/usage by creating > various REX files like REX_temp.txt, REX_data.log, > REX_arranged.log,etc > ,etc... in other words, how do i make the <STDIN> to > be dynamic so that my > program can use the input filenames for file > saving/modification/etc? > > > Regards, > > ~ HENRY WONG ~ > > > This e-mail is intended only for the named > addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or > privileged information. If you are not the named > addressee (or have received this e-mail in error), > please notify the sender immediately and destroy > this e-mail. The unauthorised use, disclosure, > distribution or copying of the contents in this > e-mail is strictly prohibited." > > -- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
