FUNCTIONUnder review

FWUUID

FWUUID(cChave) -> cUUID

Converts a sequential key into a version 3 UUID.

FWUUIDAdvPL

01 · OVERVIEW

Overview

Accepts a numeric string of up to 25 digits. Documentation says key, HardLock and disk participate in construction; do not promise equal output across installations or treat it as a generic RFC namespace converter. (Sources: refs. 1–1.)

02 · SYNTAX

Syntax

FWUUID(cChave) -> cUUID

Parameters

cChave

CharacterRequired

Numeric sequence, up to 25 digits.

Return value

Identifier string.

03 · PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

Commented example

#Include "Protheus.ch"

User Function Ed454()
    Local cId := FWUUID("000001")
    // Identifier, not an authentication credential.
    ConOut(cId)
Return Nil

Expected result

Displays an identifier; its value depends on implementation and context. Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.

BEST PRACTICES

Enforce storage uniqueness and do not use UUIDs as passwords, authorization or secrets.
Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.