I am new to Nintex. I have been able to do basic things on my current form.
My only issue is I am attempting to set up “auto numbering or sequential numbering” for my form. I have used other resources on here before posting this question and have no success.
Essentailly what i am looking to create would on the form is an ID that looks like the following: “AA2023-000#” with each form going up in numerical/sequential order i.e. AA2023-0001, AA2023-0002, AA2023-0003.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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I do something similar to this all the time in a workflow utilizing the ID field from the list or library. A sequential, unique ID is generated in the list or library for each item created.
Here is one way to accomplish this via workflow:
1, Configure a workflow on the list or library (possibly configured to start when an item is created). 2. Add and configure a “Build string” action at the beginning of the workflow.
Text = AA2023-{ItemProperty:ID} → The “AA2023-” text is entered as your static prefix. → {ItemProperty:ID} is added from the Item Properties tab via the Insert Reference button.
Store result in = txtRequestId (text variable named whatever you want)
3. Add and configure an “Update item” action to update the item with the variable.
Update = Current item
Field = Request ID (or whatever your list column is named)
Request ID Equals Workflow Data txtRequestID
4.. This will update the list column with a custom, unique Request ID for each item created (AA2023-1, AA2023-2, etc,).
@bamaeric Thank you for your help! It is much appreciated! Sorry delay in my follow up as I just now got back to working on the form.
