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VB.NET
Generate a Unique Filename for an Email
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Demonstrates the Chilkat Email.GenerateFilename method, which generates a unique filename for the email. The returned filename is different each time the method is called. This example generates one and prints it.
Background: When saving many messages to a folder — for example exporting a mailbox to
.eml files — you need a distinct name for each so they do not overwrite one another. GenerateFilename produces a fresh, collision-resistant name on demand, sparing you from inventing your own scheme (timestamps, counters, GUIDs) just to keep files from clashing.Chilkat VB.NET Downloads
' Demonstrates the GenerateFilename method, which generates a unique filename for this
' email. The filename is different each time the method is called.
Dim email As New Chilkat.Email
email.Subject = "Weekly report"
' Generate a unique filename (for example, to save the email to disk).
Dim fname As String = email.GenerateFilename()
Debug.WriteLine("Generated filename: " & fname)