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Description

 

The Crypto_GenRandomString() function fills a string with cryptographically random characters.

 

Syntax

 

key = Crypto_GenRandomString(byteLength)

 

Returns

 

String, generated key of given byte length.

 

Parameters

 

Name

Type

Optional

Meaning

byteLength

Number

No

Required string length

 

Remarks

 

This functions relies on Microsoft's PROV_RSA_FULL Cryptographic Service Provider Type.

 

Restrictions

 

See also

 

Examples

 

String key = Crypto_GenRandomString(16) ' Makes random 128 bit key (16 * 8 = 128)

 

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