Re: random alpha/numeric generator

["Mike Silvers" <msilvers@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I generally use the timestamp for the seed....

Mike


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----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Cozzi (RPGIV) <cozzi@rpgiv.com>
To: <rpg400-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 2:35 PM
Subject: 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
> Visit the new on-line iSeries Forums at: http://www.rpgiv.com/forum
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rpg400-l-admin@midrange.com [mailto:rpg400-l-admin@midrange.com]
> On
> > 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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