Auto-Numbering - Parts
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The automatic numbering value is built up from several parts.
Add
Press this button to add a new part. You will be asked to pick a part-type from the drop-down list as follows:-
- Fixed Characters
- Date
- Time
- Database Column
- Project or Layer Variable
- Incrementing Number
- Maximum Column Key
- Layout Layers
- Script
Change
Press this button, or double-click an entry, to alter the settings for an existing part.
Delete
Press this button to delete the current part from the list.
A list of redirections can be set up here.
Add
Press this button to add a new redirection. You will be asked to choose a redirect type from the drop-down list as follows:-
Change
Press this button, or double-click an entry, to alter the settings for an existing part.
Delete
Press this button to delete the current part from the list.
Auto-Numbering Options
Constraints
You can enter a minimum or maximum length which will cause Impact to check validity of the generated auto-number.
Minimum Length
Enter the required minimum length.
Maximum Length
Enter the required maximum length.