Auto Number Component

The Auto Number component adds an automatic numbering system that increments each time a record is created.

The Auto Number component is supported in the Input view.

On the canvas, the auto number appears as a random number that displays as an example of how the field will look.

Auto Number Example

See Add Board Components for details about adding components to a view.

Settings

Auto Number Settings Window

The following settings are available.

Auto Number Settings fields
Field	Description	Procedure
Label	A unique identifier that briefly describes the component in the user interface.	Enter a name.
DB Field Name	A unique identifier that briefly describes the component in the database table. The text in this field becomes the database field name.	Enter a name.
Start Number	The first number before incrementation takes place. The default number is 1.	Enter a number.
Padding	The numbers that are skipped when an incrementation takes place. For example, if you enter 1 and the starting number is 1, the numbers increment in this order: 1, 3, 5, 7, and so on.	Enter a number.
Reset Day	The day of the month when the counter resets. If you do not specify a number, the counter resets on the first of each month.	Enter a number in a two-digit format. For example, 01 or 15.
Reset Month	The month in which the counter resets. If this field is used without the Reset Day field, the counter resets on the first day of the specified month.	Enter a number in a two-digit format. For example, 01 or 11.
Auto Number Format	A custom format that is used for the auto number. For more information see <autonumber> in the WebEOC Nexus Admin Help Center.	Enter <autonumber> tag information.

The following actions are available when you select any component on the canvas in the Board Workspace.

Actions descriptions
Name	Description	Procedure
Settings	Opens the Settings dialog. You can modify the component’s settings, such as label, database field name, help text, style, and conditional settings.	In Design mode, click the component on the canvas. A toolbar appears on the top right. Click the Settings icon. Modify the fields as needed. Click Done.
Move		This icon is not used. To move the component, click and drag it to its new location.
Clone	Copies the current component and its settings, then pastes it after the current component.	In Design mode, click the component on the canvas. A toolbar appears on the top right. Click the Clone icon. The component's Settings dialog opens. Edit the settings for the cloned component. Click Done.
Delete	Deletes the selected component.	In Design mode, click the component on the canvas. A toolbar appears on the top right. Click the Delete icon.