Utility.IncrementCounter(Counter[, Digits])

.IncrementCounter() returns the next number in the increment sequence for the given counter name.

Applies To

• Utility Object

Description

The Utility.IncrementCounter() returns the next number in the increment sequence for the given counter name. This is the same process that DEACOM uses for setting sales order, purchase order, and job numbers.

Properties and Methods

None

Available

The .IncrementCounter(Counter[, Digits]) method is available in:

• 15.03.016
• All newer builds

Type

Int32

Syntax

Utility.IncrementCounter(Counter[, Digits]);

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
Counter	Yes	A unique identifier (string) for a counter stored in DEACOM
Digits	No	The number of digits in the counter before it resets. The default value if not given is 5. When the counter reaches 99999 (five digits), then it will reset to 0.

Example