RE: random alpha/numeric generator

Normally with a Random number, you use a seed value ( a number you
fabricate ) to get things started then use the returned random number as
the next seed value, and repeat.

Bob Cozzi
cozzi@rpgiv.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: rpg400-l-admin@midrange.com [mailto:rpg400-l-admin@midrange.com]
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> Behalf Of Kelly_Fucile@vfc.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 12:51 PM
> To: rpg400-l@midrange.com
> Subject: random alpha/numeric generator
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Is there a good way to create a random alpha/numeric id? Also not have
it
> duplicate the number. We need to so this so that we can attach it to
> something else. We would like to be able to do it quickly and simply.
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kelly Fucile
> JanSport
> Programmer/Analyst
>
>
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