Usage
nebula.uniqueId(prefix, random)
Parameters
prefix
(Optional) (String) Prepend a specific prefix string to the ID
Default: nuid
random
(Optional) (Boolean) Append a random number to the end of the ID
Default: false
Parameter Notes
Remember that if you override the prefix that starts with a number that may not be valid for use in CSS selectors!
Examples
Create a div with a unique ID
jQuery('<div id="' + nebula.uniqueId() + '"></div>'); //Create a div in JavaScript with a unique ID
Source File
Located in /assets/js/modules/utilities.js on line 389.
No Hooks
This function does not have any filters or actions available. Request one?nebula.uniqueId = function(prefix='nuid', random=false){
const seconds = Date.now() * 1000 + Math.random() * 1000; //Convert the current time into seconds
const id = seconds.toString(16).replace(/\./g, '').padEnd(14, '0'); //Convert the timestamp into a base 16 string, remove decimal symbol, and set a minimum length (and always begin with a letter)
if ( random ){
return prefix + id + '.' + Math.trunc(Math.random()*100000000); //Append a random number to the end if randomness is requested
}
return prefix + id;
};
Override
To override or disable this JavaScript function, simply redeclare it with the exact same function name. Remember: Some functionality is conditionally loaded via dynamic imports, so if your function is not overriding properly, try listening for a DOM event (described below).
For non-module import functions:
nebula.uniqueId = function(prefix, random){
//Write your own code here, leave it blank, or return false.
}
For dynamically imported module function overrides:
jQuery(window).on('load', function(){
nebula.uniqueId = function(prefix, random){
//Write your own code here, leave it blank, or return false.
}
});
Custom Nebula DOM events do also exist, so you could also try the following if the Window Load listener does not work:
jQuery(document).on('nebula_module_loaded', function(module){
//Note that the module variable is also available to know which module specifically was imported
if ( typeof nebula.uniqueId === 'function' ){
nebula.uniqueId = function(prefix, random){
//Write your own code here, leave it blank, or return false.
}
}
});