Need to add a space between filename and date

[texastig]

I was needing to add a space between a file name and date. Right now with my dos batch script I get this:
test104-11-2012
I would like to add a space between test1 and 04 so it comes out like this:
test1 04-11-2012
Here is my script that I'm using:
ren c:\test\test.txt test1%date:~4,2%-%date:~7,2%-%date:~10%.txt
Please advise and thanks.

[Fawers]

Whenever you want a file to have spaces on its name, you have to enclose it in quotes.
Try this:

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ren c:\test\test.txt "test1 %date:~4,2%-%date:~7,2%-%date:~10%.txt"

Personally, I see no reason to enclose the original filename (c:\test\test.txt) in quotes, but most people say that it's good to do so in order to get you used to quoting.

If you wish, change c:\test\test.txt to "c:\test\test.txt".

[miskox]

I would suggest you rename files to:

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YYYY-MM-DD test1.txt

or

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test1 YYYY-MM-DD

(It is easier to sort files).

Saso

[texastig]

Hey everyone. That worked. Thanks and thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.