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    Tuckerbox2081 is offline Novice
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    How to generate a number in a form

    Hi,
    I am trying to set a form that when you add a new report it will auto poulate with a number like this S44/13/001. I have not had formal training in Access. If any one can help.


    The fieild name is S 44 NUMBER.

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    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    Don't try to put too much significance into a code.
    Get a naming convention that doesn't allow embedded spaces.

    See this naming convention info

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