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Identifier Sequences
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When creating items in NIO, a default unique identifier is automatically generated and assigned to the new item. An identifier is composed of two sections: the prefix and the counter. The prefix is a fixed sequence of characters, while the counter is a whole number that is automatically incremented when a new object is created. The Identifier Sequence can be used to customize the prefix and counter, formatting digits of each item type.
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Identifier Sequences Module
From the Identifier Sequences module, you can edit sequences.
The Identifier Sequences module can be accessed from the View tab and the Modules drop down.
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Open | Opens the detail view of the selected identifier sequence. This is the equivalent of double-clicking a row in the list view. |
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Identifier Sequences List View
Double-click to open the sequence you wish to view or edit.
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Identifier Sequence Detail View
Edit an existing sequence.
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Target Type | Read only. The item type that this identifier sequence will be used for. |
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Prefix | The fixed section of the identifier and can contain any character including dashes and spaces. |
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Digits | The number of digits the counter section of the identifier will be formatted to. For example: A 4-digit identifier would generate the following ID: Prefix-0001, Prefix-0002 and so on. |
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Example | Read only. A live preview of what a generated identifier would look like. |
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OK | Save and confirm your changes and close the dialog. |
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Cancel | Cancel any change and close the dialog. |