Custom Auto-number Field

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Hello,

I did create a custom field and a plugin to generate an auto-number but i am wondering if this plugin could be triggered by multiple user at the same time that it will give multiple record the same number

Can this happen?

If yes what ideas there is to avoid this, i have an idea to execute a fetch after the record is created and check if the number exists if so i will increment the number.

Thanks, best regards

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razdynamics 17,304 User Group Leader on at

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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Hi Guys, you can use my Autonumber solution here are the full instructions

http://www.crmconsultants.co.uk/free-autonumber-solution-for-microsoft-dynamics-crm/

Best Wishes, Raz
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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Yes me too. I can't find how to put if in the entity and configure it.

Can somebody help?

The blog celedonpartners.com/.../celedon-autonumber-solution-for-dynamics-crm doesn't show you the step to use it.

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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Hi Guido,

I have been searching for Auto Numbering and have seen that you and others mention Celedon. I have downloaded this plug in but I cannot seem to find any instructions on how to install / import this into CRM Online. Could you give me a hint? , thanks Paul
razdynamics 17,304 User Group Leader on at

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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Hi Mahmoud, Yes there is a new Web API in CRM 2016 but I believe Upgrading to CRM 2016 shouldn't cause you any issues with the Autonumber solution. The Only thing that might need to be updated is the OganisationService which is not a problem, The good thing about source projects is that it will be updated very quickly, and Autonumber is used by ALOT of customers so im sure the code will be tested for CRM 2016 very soon.
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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Hi Raz

I've downloaded the solution and tried it and it's great, it give you the option that purchased solution does and it's for free to, when i was looking for a solution the one that does this functionality are for sale, but i have one more thought am i able to upgrade a system that use this solution to a newer version (this solution work only for a specific version e.g ms crm 2015)

taking the example of upgrading ms crm 2015 to ms crm 2016, thanks a lot

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razdynamics 17,304 User Group Leader on at

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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Hi Mahmoud

Yes the Plugin should use Impersonation but Autonumber should be triggered on an event via a Workflow Activity. You should Also configure your Autonumber solution with configuration Entitys so you don't have to store all the logic in the plugin. Yes you will need to Use Locking to prevent Duplicate Numbers if you have a High Volume of requests. I personally Advise that you use the Opensource Autonumber Solution Plugin developed by Celedon Partners which you can download from the following url, as it follows all the guidelines for Autonumber so you don't have to re-invent the wheel;

github.com/.../Celedon-Autonumber-RTM

I Hope this Answers your Question :)
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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Hello Guido,

Thanks for responding, i did find few solutions ,but i wanted to control the auto-numbering process, i will also look for the real time workflow that you mentioned

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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

Hello Mohit,

thanks for responding, i did read the blog in the link, those are really good idea but we don't wont to create an external resource but i will keep those options in mind.

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RE: Custom Auto-number Field

use lock in your plugin in that block

Please see the below link :

www.powerobjects.com/.../auto-numbers-in-mscrm

If it helps then Mark Answer as verified.

Thanks,

Mohit