Position of timestamp in the filename

Hello All,
I have an IDoc to multiple files scenario, for which I am using 1:n mapping, and the files are getting generated correctly.
My requirement is to create a dynamic filename which has the timestamp at a specific position in the filename.
i.e.
X_Y_ID_<b>TIMESTAMP</b>_ID1.txt
The default behaviour when generating dynamic filename using the standard functionality is it writes / appends the timestamp at the end.
Is it possible to:
1. Put the timestamp at the position as mentioned in above example?
2. Change the format of the timestamp as per specific format requirements?
Appreciate your replies.
Thanks in advance.
-- amol

Amol,
There are two options.
1) Add timestamp to a segment or the top level structure (but not field) which is not mapped.
2) If the above is not possible then I would suggest to add one segment in the last. Then use this for Var sub. Dont write this segment in the ouput. just ignore it. (this solution is not possible if you are writing xml file)
Please check this:
/people/sravya.talanki2/blog/2005/08/11/solution-to-the-problem-encountered-using-variable-substitution-with-xi-sp12
Regards,
---Satish

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