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How can I generate a random number that is based on the date and time?

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How can I generate a random number that is based on the date and time?

by  Michael42  Posted    (Edited  )
Function Date2Number()
[color green]/*
Requires SET CENTURY ON
Returns 14 digit number that is always unique
*/[/color]
local nDate := 0
nDate = val( substr(dtoc(date()),7,4) + substr( dtoc( date() ),1,2) + substr( dtoc( date() ),4,2) + substr(time(),1,2) + substr(time(),4,2) + substr(time(),7,2) )
Return (nDate)
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