Re: best way to get 2 unique strings on the same page load?
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 36307
interpreted = N
texte = Thanks for the thoughtsGlenn Busbin wrote:> 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?how exactly? Two [cart]'s on the same page produce the same #.> 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.hmmm... Hopefully SM tells me [cart][random] is good enough ;-)>-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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Thanks for the thoughtsGlenn Busbin wrote:> 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?how exactly? Two [cart]'s on the same page produce the same #.> 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.hmmm... Hopefully SM tells me [cart][random] is good enough ;-)>-------------------------------------------------------------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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