The relevant information on how they are created can be found here:

<http://livedocs.macromedia.com/coldfusion/6/CFML_Reference/functions-pt154.
htm>

and here:

<http://www.ietf.org/internet-drafts/draft-mealling-uuid-urn-03.txt>

I don't remember the precise details of which algorithm from the RFC is
used.

Spike

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>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 
>Ricardo Russon
>Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:17 PM
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>Subject: [cfaussie] UUID Creation.
>
>Can anyone explain to me how a UUID is created?
>
>what does each part of it mean?
>I can tell that there is a definite pattern, which has
>sparked my interest.
>
>Pointless technical question really, but does anyone
>know?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Ricardo.
>
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