I don't think its possible to generate a unique string, unless you compare it with the rest of the values in your database, in which case you re-generate if you get a duplicate. Although, the probability of getting a duplicate is low.
-- Gladys http://bixly.com On Apr 11, 1:50 am, David Markey <ad...@dmarkey.com> wrote: > Ermm.. Why not just use a UUID? > > On 10 April 2011 18:48, GOUTAM KUMAR RANA <ranagou...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > how to Generate a 5 character unique alpha-numeric string to use as primary > > key in my model. > > > how to show the generated string in a particular textbox when loading a > > particular form or page? > > > Please help > > > Thanks > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "Django users" group. > > To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > django-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Django users" group. To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to django-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en.
