> ive got a demo working using the OCTETS character set. my demo is
> using C# to generate the GUIDS before i perform an insert. the
> alternative is for me to use a UDF to generate the GUIDS from within
> Firebird itself. but i really dont see the point of this as its so
> simple to do with C#.NET. is there any reason it might be better for
> me to go down the UDF route?
>
> thanks.
>

For integer or sequential keys, the server is the best place, of course. But
I'd say that for (U/G)UID generated keys, the more diversity in origin of
creation of the keys, then better.
Alan