UUID generator and decoder
Create a full column of uuid, and you also have an input to decode a uuid and pull the proper inform
Generating UUIDs in Airtable
Select Your Table:
• Find theSelect a table
drop-down menu.
• Choose the table where you want to generate UUIDs for your records.Pick the Field for UUIDs:
• Locate theField to store UUID
label.
• Use the field picker to choose the field where the UUIDs will be saved.Choose UUID Version:
• Next to theUUID Options
label, you'll see a selector.
• Pick eitherVersion 1 (Timestamp-based)
for UUIDs that include a timestamp, orVersion 4 (Random)
for completely random UUIDs.Generate UUIDs:
• The extension will automatically generate UUIDs for each new record in the selected field.
• Existing records without a UUID will also be updated with a new UUID.
Decoding a UUID in Airtable
Input the UUID:
• Find the input box with the placeholderEnter UUID to decode
.
• Type or paste the UUID you wish to decode into this box.Decode the UUID:
• Press theDecode UUID
button.
• If the UUID is valid, the extension will display various pieces of information depending on the UUID version:
• For Version 1: The original timestamp of creation, the node, etc.
• For Version 4: Confirmation that it's a valid random UUID.Review the Decoded Information:
• Just below the decode button, the decoded details will be displayed in a table format.
That's it! You can now generate and decode UUIDs in your Airtable base. Remember, UUIDs are a great way to uniquely identify records, and decoding them can provide additional context, like when the record was created, if it's a Version 1 UUID.
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