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I want to set a default value in a custom whole number field say for e.g 200000 and there after every time a new record is created the same custom field value should be automatically incremented by 1 on new record for e.g 200001,200002. How can i achieve this.
HI Sandy,
We have an addon auto counter for Dynamics 365 CRM. I hope it will help you get through these issues. Auto-Counter allows the user to configure counter for default as well as custom entities. Here, you can put any prefix, suffix, counter zero paddings and specified date formats with Auto numbering.
Below is the link: www.solzit.com/.../
It you need the number to be unique you will probably have problems if you attempt to do it with JavaScript, or Workflow. Plugins it can be done but they have to be put together correctly or you will probably end up with duplicates (need to remember multiple users, threads, record locks etc etc). Some people have even created their own WebServices to achieve unique auto numbers due to the issues with getting it right in CRM.
Autonumber field is probably the best option these days.
Hi Sandy Hello how are you?
Yes, you can do that. But think that you have to create the structure to save the number, the next number, prefix and suffix.
You can use a plug-in using the SDK and samples on it to retrieve the configuration from this entity and on the pre create add the counter. Using java script is the same approach. You have to query this entity, create the number and add it on the attribute on form.
I think that this is not so easy as the Auto Number plug-in and the Dynamics platform will increment and create the value to you.
Hi Rodrigo thanks for your response, I am good hoping you are also doing good, instead of Auto Number plugin is there any possibility to achieve this with Java script or Work flow process
Hi Sandy Hello how are you?
I think you can check this article about auto number https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customerengagement/on-premises/developer/create-auto-number-attributes.
On it we also have a recommendation to use the Auto Number plug-in for Xrm Toolbox to add it
You do not need to add the new attribute on form. In my sample below I created the attribute at fax entity using XrmToolbox and add it on the view .
Please let me know if this information helped on your question.
Regards.
Rodrigo Hentz
Microsoft Support Engineer
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