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AnnuallySerial ( AEfield ; digit )

Daniele Raybaudi, ACI
www.aci.it

Autoenter a serial number that increments annually

Sample Input:
AnnuallySerial ( id ; 2 )
AnnuallySerial ( id ; 4 )
Sample Output:
200501
20050001


 Then copy & paste into FileMaker Advanced's Edit Custom Function window.

if you have myFMbutler's Clip Manager installed

Description:

This custom function can be used for:

1) Autoenter a serial number that increments annually
2) the format of the serial number is essentially: YYYY##
3) the serial number may have how many digits (#) you choosed

The Auto-Enter field must be setted to always evaluate;
the custom function isn't recursive, so you can use it as a simple calc;
the custom function will work only with FMP8 and above.

Note: these functions are not guaranteed or supported by BrianDunning.com. Please contact the individual developer with any questions or problems.

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