Batch File and MaxL Script

I have a MaxL script that exports level0 data from various cubes. I have a batch file to call that script at daily intervals.
I want to name the output something different each day (preferably NAMEmmdd type format). I realize I can add a rename or move to the batch but wonder if there is a MaxL method that will allow me to export to a different name?
Current MaxL is simply
export database APP.DB level0 data to data_file "'$Arborpath\am1119.txt'";
Ideas or direction to go to learn answer?
T,
J

Hi,
You can pass in variables into maxl, so you the calling batch file can pass in a variable which holds the filename with the current day...
For example you have a batch file
essmsh c:\temp\export.mxl 'C:\temp\output%DATE:~3,2%%DATE:~0,2%.txt'
If that was run today it would pass in 'C:\temp\output1118.txt
Now in your maxl you just reference the variable with
export database sample.basic level0 data to data_file $1;
the $1 relates to the variable which was passed in, the 1 being the position it was passed in.
Cheers
John
http://john-goodwin.blogspot.com/

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