Output to file but append rather than overwrite?

Sepia · #1 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009

I am running a command which has a parameter that outputs the results to a file each time it is run.

Here is the command:

--fullresult=true > importlog.xml

Can I add the output to the file rather than creating a new one which overwrites the existing one?

If not can I make the file name have a time stamp so it is unique?

EG: 20090112-1641importlog.xml or similar.

Thanks.

joeyg · #2 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009

> will create a new file
>> will append to existing file (creating new at first execution)

Sepia · #3 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009

That's great. Thanks.

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