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Auto number

Auto number is an automatically sequential number on create (system field).

Eigenschaften

Column typeAuto number
DescriptionSystem field, read-only
RequiredNot applicable (system field)
Typical useSequential numbers

The same column has two presentation roles — in Model mode and in Maintain data mode.

When modeling

Sequence no.Auto number Required

System field — filled automatically, not chosen manually.

Schema panel: configure the column.

When maintaining data

Input or display when maintaining data.

  1. System fields appear automatically on the block and are not chosen as a column type.
  2. In Model mode you may see them in the column list; they are not editable.
  1. In Maintain data mode the values are shown automatically.
  2. Manual entry is not available.