Bullet format

[Guest]

I want to set bullets from 0001 to 1000. My format works fine until the
document reaches what should be 0010. That is, I get an extra 0 (00010). Is
there a workaround for this?

 

[Graham Mayor]

You can use SEQ fields to insert the numbers. SEQ fields can use any number
pattern switch thus

{ SEQ myNum \# "0000" }

will do what you want.
Save the SEQ field as an autotext or autocorrect entry for ease of
re-insertion. Do however note that SEQ fields do not automatically update to
show their correct number sequence. To update them either select all
(CTRL+A) then Update (F9) or use the update macro at
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm

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[Guest]

I've copied your directions re the SEQ and saved it in autotext. I then
inserted the autotext into the ten cells on my form that are meant to hold my
form numbers. I then copied the UpdateAll Macro and installed that on my
toolbar.

Seems like I'm missing a big step. That is, how do I get the macro to assign
the numbers I want to use (for instance, 1 through 10, or 11-20, or 51-60)?

Also, if I want the numbering sequence to begin with 07, can my autotext be
{ SEQ myNum \# "07-00000" }?

Etta

 

[Graham Mayor]

SEQ fields are not intelligent, but can be combined with other fields to
give the results you require eg

{ ={ SEQ myNum } +10 \# "0000" }
will start the numbering from 11 ie 0011
and
{ QUOTE "07-"{ ={ SEQ myNum } +10 \# "0000" } }
will add the prefix 07 thus 07-0011

If you want more than one numbering sequence you need to create SEQ fields
with different labels for each sequence.

eg {SEQ Aseq} {SEQ Bseq} etc

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[Etta]

Thanks, Graham. This works fine!

SEQ fields are not intelligent, but can be combined with other fields to
give the results you require eg

{ ={ SEQ myNum } +10 \# "0000" }
will start the numbering from 11 ie 0011
and
{ QUOTE "07-"{ ={ SEQ myNum } +10 \# "0000" } }
will add the prefix 07 thus 07-0011

If you want more than one numbering sequence you need to create SEQ fields
with different labels for each sequence.

eg {SEQ Aseq} {SEQ Bseq} etc

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