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PasswordCreator ( HowManyChars ; Parameter ; String )

Martin D. Brunner, mdb
http://www.mdb.bz

Calculate any lenght of random caracter string with the chars type you want

Sample Input:
PasswordCreator ( 8 ; 7; "")
Sample Output:
vG3?fw7&


 Then copy & paste into FileMaker Advanced's Edit Custom Function window.

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Description:

PasswordCreator ( HowManyChars ; Parameter ; String )

Recursive Custom Function programmed by Martin D. Brunner - 18. August 2008
mdb@mdb.bz
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Calculate any lenght of random caracter string with the chars type you want. This function is best used either in scripts or auto calcs.

HowManyChars:
Defines how many characters the string shall contain (a number you define)

Parameter:
Defines what kind of characters are used to calculate the string.
1 = lower case
2 = upper case
3 = numeric
4 = special chars
5 = lower & upper case
6 = Numeric & lower & uper case
7 = lower & upper case & numeric & special chars
8 = numeric & lower case
9 = upper case & numeric
10 = numeric & special chars

String:
The String is the returned value. Set it in the beginning always to "" or you can also specify a prefix as i.e. "MA-" or the like.

Note: these functions are not guaranteed or supported by BrianDunning.com. Please contact the individual developer with any questions or problems.

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