xpxGenerateUUID

 
SYNTAX:
 
xpxGenerateUUID (options   : INTEGER;
                  VAR UUID  : STRING)                  status    : INTEGER;
 
To be completed
The xpxGenerateUUID function generates a Universally Unique string of 22 characters.
The algorithm is based on the computers network mac-address and the internal clock. These data are concatenated and later converted into a base64 number represented by distinct printable digits and characters. Finally the base64 number is encoded and compressed into a 22 character universally unique string.
This function is equivalent to the EDMinterface^ function edmiGenerateUUID.