Number generators directory

Number generators directory

The Number generators directory is used to manage number generators that determine the rules for automatic numbering of documents and other objects of the system.

Location of the directory: AdvancedDirectoriesNumber generators.

Figure 11.99. Number generators directory window


Data grid columns:

  • Name indicates the name of the number generator.

  • Description is a brief description of the number generator.

  • Security level indicates the security level assigned to the number generator.

  • System is a tag identifying system objects.

The context menu of the directory contains the following commands:

  • Add (Ins) – adds a number generator to the directory.

  • Edit (F2) – edits number generators.

  • Delete (Del) – deletes number generatorsto the Recycle bin.

  • Export – menu with the commands to export files into an external file or update package.

  • Clipboard – menu with the commands to operate the clipboard.

  • Print (Ctrl+P) – generates print layouts.

  • Summary functions – menu with the commands to manage the summary functions of the data grid.

  • Additional functions – menu with the commands to operate the data grid.

To add new items to the directory, use the New number generator and New number generators windows. To edit directory contents, use the Number generator and Number generators editor windows.

A confirmation prompt appears when you delete number generators.

The Select number generator window is used to open the directory data grid from fields of other windows.