GUID$ Function

Purpose

Converts a binary GUID into a string.

Syntax

$ = GUID$(addr%)

Description

With the function GUID$(addr) you convert a binary GUID into a string. The parameter addr is the address of a 16 byte value. The result will be a string without "{}", converted to lowercase (0-9a-f), in the usual GUID format.

Example

GUID test = d6f0dbc0-11d3-bdd1-9f15-0000e85cfc38

Print GUID$(V:test)

// result: d6f0dbc0-11d3-bdd1-9f15-0000e85cfc38

// Format of a 'clear text' GUID (128 bit)

// 8characters-4characters-4characters-

// 4characters-12characters

See Also

GUID

{Created by Sjouke Hamstra; Last updated: 08/10/2014 by James Gaite}