generate uuid
This block is part of the value group and was last modified in core v12.0.4.
generate uuid v12.0.4 Generates a random universally unique identifier according to the RFC 4122
Out pins 1
- uuid
value
Outputs a random version 4 UUID in canonical lowercase hyphenated form (36 characters); a new value on every execution. Not deterministic and not derived from any input.
A typical wiring for generate uuid: the value out pin feeds rename.
Commonly used with
In production blueprints, this block is most often wired together with:
- rename: this block feeds into it. Renames the given files.
- concatenate values: this block feeds into it.
- replace: this block feeds into it. Returns a new value with one, some, or all matches of a pattern replaced by a replacement.
- set fields: this block feeds into it. Generates an array of mutations based on the given filled fields.
Version history
Introduced in v12.0.4.
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