Author Topic: creating random membership numbers (Read 1035 times)

kristin · February 15, 2012, 07:48:55 pm

Hello,

is it possible to have CiviCRM create a random membership numbers for each new member that signes on and to send out that number to the new member? This would be very helpful when cooperating with other foundations and brands when it comes to discounts and special offers...

Thanks a lot for any help in advance,
Kristin

Donald Lobo · February 16, 2012, 09:13:53 am

1.not sure why a random number is better, however u can use either the contact id and/or the membership id (both of which are unique) as a id

2. if u do need a random number, u can create a custom field and use a hook (or a mysql db trigger) to create a value on contact or membership creation

3. Alternatively u can use the 'hash' column in civicrm_contact table. This is not a random number, but a random 32 character md5 hash

lobo

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