The value returned by SYS(2015) is based on the computer time. As result, the same value could be generated by multiple PCs.
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>To generate a unique record id value, in lieu of using either:
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>1. the AUTOINC field type
>2. using a table that houses a LastNumber field and have a GetLastNumber() function to lock and return value.
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>Will using SYS(2015) do the job? I mean, is its uniqueness 'guaranteed' if its being invoked by 100 or more workstations simultaneously?
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