[ET Trac] [Einstein Toolkit] #1338: Rename Carpet output files

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#1338: Rename Carpet output files
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  Reporter:  eschnett  |       Owner:  eschnett
      Type:  defect    |      Status:  new     
  Priority:  major     |   Milestone:          
 Component:  Carpet    |     Version:          
Resolution:            |    Keywords:          
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Comment (by knarf):

 Given that we've now collected enough arguments for a change from colon to
 something else, I suggest to write one conclusive proposal to do just
 that, and send it to all users for comments. What is missing for that,
 besides the summary, is a proposal for a new naming scheme. Assuming we
 only substitute characters (but we wouldn't be limited by that if there is
 need), the question is what to substitute the colons with. Common
 delimiters in filenames, at least as I see it, include the set '_-.+'
 (excluding the single quotes, and not including spaces for obvious
 reasons). I am not aware than any of these aren't allowed or problematic
 anywhere. Using one of '_-.' has the disadvantage that they might be used
 either in implementation or variable names, or are already used as
 delimiters for other things. Using one of them twice in a row might make
 it a little clearer, but also not necessarily (e.g. for '..', which some
 Carpet output already produces). This in theory leaves '+', but that is
 kind of unusual, at least I don't see it used that often. In the end it
 might help to look at examples. Pick your favorite:

 {{{
 hydrobase__w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 hydrobase--w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 hydrobase++w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 hydrobase..w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 hydrobase_w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 hydrobase-w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 hydrobase+w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 hydrobase.w_lorentz.maximum.asc
 }}}

 Please don't hesitate to come up with even different examples.

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