A counter is an automated numeric field that can be assigned to a concept, that will increase by one with each new record that is created.
An example use case for a Counter Field would be to automatically generate sequential invoice numbers on invoice records. Instead of manually entering an invoice number for each new invoice record, the Counter Field will increment to the next available number, streamlining the process and ensuring consistency.
Counter Series
Each counter must be set with a unique Counter Series name to ensure that there is no crossover between concepts.
Enter a the name of the counter that uniquely identifies this series.
Counter Format
Determines the formatting of the counter value.
Refer to Microsoft’s Custom Numeric Format Strings for a formatting guide.
Counter Value From Target
Enables the specification of a target that will return the counter’s value. The Counter Series value is included in the payload of the target call, and the Counter Format is applied when rendering the returned value. If the target provides a preformatted value, leave the Counter Format unspecified.