Introduction of the $RANDOM Function

As supporters of the Uniface community, we at Software Imaging are thrilled to share an exciting development from Rocket Software. A much-anticipated feature has been added to Uniface, a leading low code application development platform, enhancing its functionality and efficiency: the new $random function.

Addressing a Long-Standing Need

For quite some time, the Uniface developer community, including many of our own clients and partners, faced a challenge: the lack of a built-in function to generate random values. This limitation often led to the need for external tools or innovative workarounds, adding complexity to development projects.

Introducing the Solution: $random Function

Rocket Software's introduction of the $random function marks a significant step forward. This new feature eliminates the need for external dependencies, streamlining the development process within Uniface.

Function Insights: $random (Topic {, Length})

The $random function is intuitively designed, offering ease of use across various development scenarios. Its syntax, $random (Topic {, Length}), makes it a versatile tool for developers.

Key Features of the $random Function:

1. Creating Random Strings or Raw Data: Developers can now easily generate random strings or raw data, enhancing testing and encryption processes.
2. Generating Random Numeric Values: The function can produce random numeric values between 0 and 1, invaluable for statistical analyses, simulations, and more.

Practical Usage Examples:

Here’s how the $random function can be applied in real-world scenarios:

• For a random number:phpCopy codeRandomNum = $random("Number") // Example Output: 0.73350636388324717805777460567361290307
• To generate a random string:luaCopy codelen = 15 ResStr = $random ("String", len) // Example Output: "usVf#G6"jj{kN4a"
• For random raw data:luaCopy codeResRaw = $random ("Raw", len) // Example Output: "|i|3Np{]1Rz{O|Y+|${-|kr"

A Step Forward for Uniface Developers

We at Software Imaging are excited to see how the Uniface community, including our clients and partners, will leverage this new function. It’s a testament to Rocket Software's commitment to continually enhancing the Uniface platform, and we are proud to support and share this advancement.

For more detailed information, visit Rocket Software’s Uniface documentation.

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