Re: Generating a random image, but avoiding repeated images.

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1999

It keeps the original formatting. numero = 25286
interpreted = N
texte = Random includes the possibility of repeated numbers, by definition. However, ifyou do not want to repeat, add a field to the image database called SHOWN (orwhatever) and do your random search on all records where SHOWN not Y; once youhave selected an image, update that record with SHOWN=Y. The last thing youneed is a test for [NumFound]=0, in which case you reset the whole table and doanother random search.HTHJohn Peacock____________________Reply Separator____________________Subject: Generating a random image, but avoiding repeated images. Author: (WebCatalog Talk)Date: 12/8/99 1:55 PMWe have a database of several hundred images from which I would like topull a random image. This is pretty easily accomplished using the Searchfeature and its random function.My question is this: How can I make sure that each image gets displayed atleast once, and that there aren't repeating images?My first solution is to implement a secondary database which records thenumber of the image, say 3 of 200, and if 3 of 200 was previouslydisplayed, it would automatically do another random search until it foundan unused number graphic.Does this make sense? Is there a shortcut in webcatalog so I can have thesearch be sure to generate non-repeating random results?Thanks for any assistance.Christopher FeyrerSystem AdministratorFoodSpot.comchris@foodspot.com-------------------PGP 6.x key available.-------------------------------------------------------------Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server.To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

Re: Generating a random image, but avoiding repeated images. (jpeacock@univpress.com 1999)

Random includes the possibility of repeated numbers, by definition. However, ifyou do not want to repeat, add a field to the image database called SHOWN (orwhatever) and do your random search on all records where SHOWN not Y; once youhave selected an image, update that record with SHOWN=Y. The last thing youneed is a test for [NumFound]=0, in which case you reset the whole table and doanother random search.HTHJohn Peacock____________________Reply Separator____________________Subject: Generating a random image, but avoiding repeated images. Author: (WebCatalog Talk)Date: 12/8/99 1:55 PMWe have a database of several hundred images from which I would like topull a random image. This is pretty easily accomplished using the Searchfeature and its random function.My question is this: How can I make sure that each image gets displayed atleast once, and that there aren't repeating images?My first solution is to implement a secondary database which records thenumber of the image, say 3 of 200, and if 3 of 200 was previouslydisplayed, it would automatically do another random search until it foundan unused number graphic.Does this make sense? Is there a shortcut in webcatalog so I can have thesearch be sure to generate non-repeating random results?Thanks for any assistance.Christopher FeyrerSystem AdministratorFoodSpot.comchris@foodspot.com-------------------PGP 6.x key available.-------------------------------------------------------------Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server.To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to jpeacock@univpress.com

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Re: Generating a random image, but avoiding repeated images.

1999

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