Simple way to create unique SKU
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 11097
interpreted = N
texte = This seemed really obvious after it occured to me. It may be helpful to others.The WC2.0 site we're going to release in the next week or two includes a database of used records (phonograph records) in which each is a unique item. I needed a simple way to assign a unique SKU to each new item with it being transparent to our customer. (Neither the customer or his customers need to see the SKU's as there are other unique identifiers to the merchandise, and he doesn't use them in his retail operation--the SKU's really only need to be there for WC.) I started out working with Kenneth's counter example, but then it dawned on me that time and date were easier ways to implement this.Using sku=[DATE %y%j%H%M%S] on my template for adding items to the catalog, I generate a unique number (such as 97132110236) that will not be duplicated and that serves as a kind of time stamp as well. I considered not using the year or seconds, but if something were to be added at the same hour and minute of the same day of the year next year, or if two items were added during the same minute, it could be a problem.Once we do our final debug on the site and release it, I'll upload to the FTP site. We are using frames in what I think is a non-ugly implementation, and are including some neat email functions and contextual help that IMHO are pretty neat. Our customer has been amazed at the blinding speed of WC.EdEd Trefzger Vice President and Webmaster Yellow Dog Communications, Inc. http://www.yellowdog.com/ phone 716.235.4685 fax 716.235.0509
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This seemed really obvious after it occured to me. It may be helpful to others.The WC2.0 site we're going to release in the next week or two includes a database of used records (phonograph records) in which each is a unique item. I needed a simple way to assign a unique SKU to each new item with it being transparent to our customer. (Neither the customer or his customers need to see the SKU's as there are other unique identifiers to the merchandise, and he doesn't use them in his retail operation--the SKU's really only need to be there for WC.) I started out working with Kenneth's counter example, but then it dawned on me that time and date were easier ways to implement this.Using sku=[DATE %y%j%H%M%S] on my template for adding items to the catalog, I generate a unique number (such as 97132110236) that will not be duplicated and that serves as a kind of time stamp as well. I considered not using the year or seconds, but if something were to be added at the same hour and minute of the same day of the year next year, or if two items were added during the same minute, it could be a problem.Once we do our final debug on the site and release it, I'll upload to the FTP site. We are using frames in what I think is a non-ugly implementation, and are including some neat email functions and contextual help that IMHO are pretty neat. Our customer has been amazed at the blinding speed of WC.EdEd Trefzger Vice President and Webmaster Yellow Dog Communications, Inc. http://www.yellowdog.com/ phone 716.235.4685 fax 716.235.0509
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