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Last updated: 6 Feb 1999
The following method for generating a random usused PIN number (ie a numeric password') was submitted by Mark Pearson:
My aim was to create a random number of 6 digits between 400000 and 999999, check that the number generated was not allocated to a record anywhere else and apply to a specific record for use. The reason I needed this was as a pin code for a call accounting system to be used by residents.
I used two variable numeric fields, two regular fields and three macros.
Macro one (This is actioned when on the record to receive the new number)
set var1 = studentID ' This sets a var field to the student or record id and will be used later to complete a find'
set var2 = Trunc(random()*1000000)+400000 'This creates the random number
but it is possible for it to be greater than 999999'
set var2 = If(Var2 > 400000 and Var2 < 999999, Var2, Var2 - 400000) 'This
reduces the value if was greater'
Find - Stored find 'create a stored find based on a worksheetview that has the var2 field and the field to get the random number. This find locates any record that matches the new generated number. If it finds a
match it continues this macro. If it finds no matches it goes to a macro2
Run macro3
Macro2
Find - Stored find that uses a worksheet view with the studentID field.
Finds the student that =@var1
Set - Random number field = var2
Macro3
Set var2 = Trunc(random()*1000000)+400000
set var2 = If(Var2 > 400000 and Var2 < 999999, Var2, Var2 - 400000)
Find stored find as per macro1
Run macro3