GenID Class (PIA)
Use this object to generate globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) or to create and maintain multiple, global, sequential counters that are persisted in a database. A global counter is one that can work across multiple computers.
Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| GenBase5GUIDString | Generates a base5 GUID string. |
| GenGUIDString | Generates a GUID string. |
| GetCounterValue | Retrieves the value of the specified counter and then increments the counter. |
| Initialize | Connects the GenID object to the database that stores the table of counters. |
| InitializeCounter | Initializes a new counter or resets an existing counter. |
Requirements
Namespace: Microsoft.CommerceServer.Interop.Orders
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003
Assembly: genidlib (in genidlib.dll)
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