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Introduction
The ID Generator Field is used to produce a running number based on an App Variable. To learn more about its usage, refer to Generate Reference ID.
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- Start the Joget Server and open the App Center.
- Log in as admin and click on the pencil icon on the Expenses Claim to open the Design App. (see Figure 1)
Figure 1- Under FORMS column, click on Expense Claim New (see Figure 2)
Figure 2 - Hover the mouse over the Click on the ID Generator Field element on the canvas and click on text to open up the Edit Configure ID Generator Field properties. (see Figure 3)
Figure 3 - Take note of the Format
- To see it working, head back to the Design App and click the Launch button in the UserviewUI column.
- Click on Create a New Expense Claim button on the Dashboard, fill up the necessary details and click Continue Next Screen button.
- Click on Save As Draft button.
- Go to My Expenses on the menu to the left and click on My Inbox. Here you can see the ID generator has generated a 4 digit running number (as defined in the Format field in steps 4 & 5) under the # column. (see Figure 4)
Figure 4
ID Generator Field Properties
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| Hidden? | Determines if the element should be made visible in the form. | |||||||
| Workflow Variable | If the form is part of a workflow process, upon saving of the form (by clicking on "Save as Draft" or "Complete" button). The value in this input field will be saved into the corresponding workflow variable named here.
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