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AUTO DATE

AUTO DATE

Gundubogula Nageswara Venkata Durga Sai

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Create C++ files named YYYYMMDD-XXX.cpp in the workspace root with a default template.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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AUTO DATE

Create a C++ file named YYYYMMDD-XXX.cpp in the current workspace root using a fixed template, auto-incrementing the 3‑digit serial per day.

Features

  • Command: "Create Date+Serial C++ File".
  • Default keybinding: Ctrl+N Ctrl+C (when an editor is focused).
  • File location: Workspace root.
  • Name format: YYYYMMDD-XXX.cpp where XXX starts at 001 per day.
  • Opens the new file automatically.

Usage

  • Command Palette: Ctrl+Shift+P → "Create Date+Serial C++ File".
  • Keybinding: Ctrl+N Ctrl+C from any editor.

Requirements

  • VS Code 1.78+.

Extension Settings

  • No settings required.

Known Issues

  • None currently.

Release Notes

0.0.4

  • Add default keybinding and packaging cleanup.

0.0.3

  • Rename display name to "AUTO DATE".

0.0.2

  • Create files in workspace root. Add command palette contribution.

0.0.1

  • Initial release.

License

MIT

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