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Export DBF query to TXT using dynamic filename with current date

Want to export data from DBF query result to TXT using current date as file name?

Using DB To File, a TXT exporter for DBF on Windows, MacOS, and Linux, you can export DBF (dBase, xBase, FoxBase, Visual FoxPro, Clipper) query result to TXT using dynamic filename with date and time easily.

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Export DBF (dBase, xBase, FoxBase, Visual FoxPro, Clipper) query result to TXT file using dynamic filename with date and time

Login to DBF -> Enter DBF SQL statement -> Set TXT filename template including date -> Export DBF query to TXT using current date as file name

Choose DBF and logon.

“Export From Query” for “TXT to DBF“.

Select TXT file type.

1. Enter DBF SQL query.

2. Set TXT file options. Enter filename template, including date, #yyyy# is for current year, #mm# month, #dd# day, #hh# hour, #mi# minute, #ss# second.

3. Summary.

4. Export DBF (dBase, xBase, FoxBase, Visual FoxPro, Clipper) query results to TXT file. Dynamically created TXT file name using present system time.

After exporting, you can view output TXT files.

Export DBF query to TXT using dynamic filename with date and time in command line

Save “DBF query to TXT” session, then you can:

Set scheduled tasks for exporting DBF query to TXT using dynamic filename with date and time

Periodic export, keep the old exported TXT files, avoid overwriting them.

You can schedule and automate this “DBF to TXT” conversion task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file.
  2. Set scheduled task.

FAQ

How long does it take to export DBF to TXT?
DBToFile works fast. It convert millions of rows within a minute.
Is it safe to export DBF to TXT using DBToFile?
Of course! DBToFile export DBF to TXT locally, absolutely safe.
Can I export DBF to TXT on Linux, Mac OS?
Yes, you can. DBToFile has Linux, Mac OS, and Windows version.
Can I export DBF to TXT in command line?
Yes, you can. DBToFile can running in command line, on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.


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