Auto number in custom task form

I need Outlook to assign a unique number to each new task that is entered by
many users sharing the same task folder.
The unique number will consist of yyyymmxxxx (where xxxx is a running number
from 0001 to 9999).
The number will be entered in to a custom field each time a new task form is
saved.
Can this be done?
Many thanks

If you need a sequential number, not just a unique number, here are some methods you can use:

1) Use an autonumber table in SQL Server or Microsoft Access. (In my book, Listing 23.7 with Listing 23.4 or 23.3 to open the database)

2) In a custom Outlook form, republish the form after each use to reset the number. See http://www.outlookexchange.com/arti...iptoutforms.asp

3) Use an Excel worksheet that contains VBA code to increment the number. See http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...ba-1324e136ff3a

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"Paul White" <PaulWhite@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2235725D-A6D3-44C2-B3DE-4B95A4171958@microsoft.com...
>I need Outlook to assign a unique number to each new task that is entered by
> many users sharing the same task folder.
> The unique number will consist of yyyymmxxxx (where xxxx is a running number
> from 0001 to 9999).
> The number will be entered in to a custom field each time a new task form is
> saved.
> Can this be done?
> Many thanks