Get(UUID)
 
Purpose 
Returns text representing a Universally Unique Identifier (UUID).
Format 
Get(UUID)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
text
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 12.0
Description 
Returns a unique 16-byte (128-bit) string. For example, you can use this function to generate a unique ID of a record.
For unstored calculations, returns a new string each time Get(UUID) is evaluated.
Note  For information on how functions evaluate differently on the host versus the client, search the FileMaker Knowledge Base available at http://help.filemaker.com.
Examples 
Stored calculation: In a calculation field, specify the calculation Get(UUID). Every new record in the calculation field has a unique ID such as E47E7AE0-5CF0-FF45-B3AD-C12B3E765CD5.
Unstored calculation: In a calculation field, specify the calculation Get(UUID). For Storage Options, select Do not store calculation results. Every time a record is accessed, a new string is generated.
Related topics 
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