Re: best way to get 2 unique strings on the same page load?
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texte = John, Of course, I've never tried this, but what would happen if you create the first number when the page is first accessed, then run some delaying loop that takes a couple of seconds to run, and then create the second number? If cart numbers are a function of date and time, that would seem to ensure unique numbers...at least in theory.I guess you could also create a lotta cart numbers, store them in a database, delete any duplicates, and then assign them for use as required. That would ensure unique numbers, but looks like a lotta work, too.I don't know that these would work other than in theory and even if they do, they may not be better than using [cart][random]. It's just a couple of [random][thoughts].Glenn > >Is there any chance a string generated by [cart][random] could ever be >duplicated in >the future by simply [cart]? > >Or vice versa- > >Is there any chance a string generated by [cart] could ever be >duplicated in the >future by [cart][random]? > >What is the best way to get 2 unique strings outta webcat on the same page >load? >------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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John, Of course, I've never tried this, but what would happen if you create the first number when the page is first accessed, then run some delaying loop that takes a couple of seconds to run, and then create the second number? If cart numbers are a function of date and time, that would seem to ensure unique numbers...at least in theory.I guess you could also create a lotta cart numbers, store them in a database, delete any duplicates, and then assign them for use as required. That would ensure unique numbers, but looks like a lotta work, too.I don't know that these would work other than in theory and even if they do, they may not be better than using [cart][random]. It's just a couple of [random][thoughts].Glenn > >Is there any chance a string generated by [cart][random] could ever be >duplicated in >the future by simply [cart]? > >Or vice versa- > >Is there any chance a string generated by [cart] could ever be >duplicated in the >future by [cart][random]? > >What is the best way to get 2 unique strings outta webcat on the same page >load? >------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/
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