Re: Simple way to create unique SKU
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 1997
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 11105
interpreted = N
texte = >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.You might consider using sku=[cart] as well. On any page that is not 'told' what cart to use, you may put [cart], and WebCatalog will generate a guaranteed-unique number. This is guaranteed even if two people hit the page inside the same second.Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors =====Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution11770 Bernardo Plaza Court, #453 | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMasterSan Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com
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>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.You might consider using sku=
[cart] as well. On any page that is not 'told' what cart to use, you may put
[cart], and WebCatalog will generate a guaranteed-unique number. This is guaranteed even if two people hit the page inside the same second.Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors =====Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution11770 Bernardo Plaza Court, #453 | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMasterSan Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com
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