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ID Generator Field is used to produce a running number based on an Environment variable.  To learn more about its usage, refer to Generate Reference ID.

Figure 1: Screenshot highlighting ID Reference Field in sample HR Expenses Claim app

Screenshots in this article obtained from http://localhost:8080/jw/web/console/app/hr_expense/1/form/builder/hr_expense_new

Figure 2: ID Generator Field Properties

NameDescription
IDElement ID (By declaring as "ref", a corresponding database table column "c_ref" will be created)
LabelElement Label to be displayed to end user.
Environment Variable Name

Name of the environment variable to be used to keep the running number.

Format

Determines the pattern of the generated value (e.g., "REF-?????" will yield "REF-00001")

Figure 3: ID Generator Field Properties - Advanced Options

NameDescription
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.

Using a non-existent Workflow Variable name

You will get the following warning with the name printed out (e.g. status) in the server log if you attempt to map to a non-existent Workflow Variable.

context attribute status does not exist in process context - adding new attributes to the process context is not allowed


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