data_save: Save data using dot notation or file path

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Save data using dot notation or file path

Description

Save data using dot notation or file path

Usage

data_save(
  data,
  path,
  type = NULL,
  delimiter = "comma",
  locked = TRUE,
  force = FALSE
)

Arguments

data	Data frame to save
path	Either: Dot notation: inputs.raw.filename resolves to inputs/raw/filename.rds Direct path: "inputs/raw/filename.csv" uses path as-is Dot notation uses your configured directories (e.g., inputs.raw, inputs.intermediate, outputs.private).
type	Type of data file ("csv" or "rds"). Auto-detected from extension if path includes one.
delimiter	Delimiter for CSV files ("comma", "tab", "semicolon", "space")
locked	Whether the file should be locked after saving
force	If TRUE, creates missing directories. If FALSE (default), errors if directory doesn't exist.

Value

Invisibly returns the saved data.

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