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reptiledb.data (version 0.0.0.1)

extract_date_from_name: Extract date from dataset name or filename

Description

Extract date from dataset name or filename

Usage

extract_date_from_name(name, type = "local")

Value

A Date object representing the extracted date, or NULL if extraction fails. For local datasets, expects pattern "reptiledb_MMYYYY" (e.g., reptiledb_012025). For remote files, expects pattern "reptile_checklist_YYYY_MM.xlsx".

Arguments

name

Dataset name or filename

type

Type of name ("local" or "remote")