Andrew, you're an optimist. 536xxxxxx isn't a good range because it is the default.
For example, let's say I have a field, 'My Field" and I want to use it on 10 forms spanning two applications. If I use the same ID on every field and form, say 666xxxxx1, I can map fields in workflow using the automatic database id mapping feature. I also know just from glancing at the id in workflow logs that it's a custom field. If I have a system, I may even be able to figure out what the field does just by looking at the ID in a SQL or API log. Now, let's say I use the randomly assigned BMC Database IDs in the 536xxxxxx range. If you copy and paste the field from one form to another, the Database ID may already be in use on a form with other custom fields, or you may discover down the road that you need to add your field to another form/application, and it may already be taken. Jennifer Meyer -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Andrew C Goodall Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 9:32 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Re: "Outside of Reserved Range" warning? It would be nice if BMC helped drive that effort! I like the idea of the prefix - or perhaps some other flag to denote company creator. Can someone please explain why the default 536xxxx range is not a good choice for custom fields - thanks. Regards, Andrew Goodall Software Engineer 2 | Development Services | jcpenney . www.jcp.com -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Meyer, Jennifer L Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:26 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Re: "Outside of Reserved Range" warning? ________________________________ E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org attend wwrug11 www.wwrug.com ARSList: "Where the Answers Are"
