Auto Number

[Steve Johnson]

To All:

I have created a simple application that stores permit data in one table. Other tables exist as look-up tables to fill in repetitive alpha data in the input form using numerical codes. The input form has an autonumber column that generates a sequential id number. On completion of the last field of the form, pressing the "enter" key obviously brings up a new blank form with a incremented id number. Works great, especially when one enters 50 to 100 forms in a single session. The only problem is that if you entered the form by mistake, the autonumber column increments. Even though you exit with "discard row" the autonumber remains incremented as expected. The work around is to remember to exit the last instance of completing the form with "esc" and "save". Not very elegant, but it works.
Now I am going to guess that it is bad form to bring up a new form without asking if you want to enter another form each time. I am sure there is a better way to control autonumber more effectively. And I want to minimize the additional keystrokes needed on a repetitive basis to prevent instances of an unwanted incremented autonumber column. Suggestions?


Steve



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