In version 8.82, you are now able to auto number Master files – Customer, Vendor and Items.

The screenshots below, display how to setup auto number for Customers. The same would also apply for vendors and items.

To Start:

Go to – Administration -> System Initialization -> Document Numbering

Double-click the Document series – Customer, to open the Customer Setup screen.

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To add a new row, click Data on the Tool Bar, choose Add Row.

Note: You may lock the defaulted Manual numbering by checking the Lock box to the right. Otherwise you will have the choice of two types of numbering on the BP tab.

· Add the name of the new numbering scheme.

· Add the First and Next Number

· Add the Prefix if preferred

· Enter the No. of digits for the number of characters customer number from 0 – 15

Click “Update” then “OK”

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BP Customer now has “Auto Numbering” starting with the Prefix, Next number and No. of Digits specified.

Follow this same process for Vendor and Item Auto Numbering