Reische, Brenda L.
reische at mdh.org
Wed Apr 16 09:27:54 CDT 2003
That is not an issue for us. I only care that they are unique. There doesn't have to be an audit trail of contiguous numbers for our application of the db. It is simply the record number in the database for users to open and modify, guaranteeing them that the record they are on is the correct database record - believe it or not, there are many frequent flyers in ambulances, even more than one trip on the same day. If there is a problem with a database record, the users call down and identify the issue with the RunID. They figure if there are missing record numbers (not that they notice) it is because I was entering records testing a new feature I'm working on. By state law we are required to submit records (currently hard copy) that have the state's numbering scheme, so that is what anyone interested would reference. The database has been live with the RunID visible for over six years, and we've never had an issue (I've only been here 3 -- inherited it...). I will keep that in mind, though, for the future. Thanks, Brenda Reische McDonough District Hospital -----Original Message----- From: Wortz, Charles [mailto:CWortz at tea.state.tx.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:10 AM To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com Subject: RE: [AccessD] autonumber Brenda, M$ only guarantees that an autonumber will be unique. It does not guarantee that it will increment by one each time. Users, and especially auditors, will question you as to why there are gaps in the numbering scheme. What are you going to say when the auditors ask you where is the paperwork for the missing numbers? Charles Wortz Software Development Division Texas Education Agency 1701 N. Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701-1494 512-463-9493 CWortz at tea.state.tx.us -----Original Message----- From: Reische, Brenda L. [mailto:reische at mdh.org] Sent: Wednesday 2003 Apr 16 08:12 To: 'accessd at databaseadvisors.com' Subject: RE: [AccessD] autonumber Charles, The archives appear to be down right now. Care to enlighten me? I let the users see the autonumber field. In my ambulance services database, that is the unique run id number that we use - it prints on the medical record and everything... Why is this a cardinal sin? Thanks, Brenda Reische McDonough District Hospital -----Original Message----- From: Wortz, Charles [mailto:CWortz at tea.state.tx.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 7:46 AM To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com Subject: RE: [AccessD] autonumber John, I cannot let this pass without asking why do you care? You are not committing the cardinal sin of allowing you users to see the autonumber field are you? <grin> If so, check the archives on why this is a cardinal sin. Charles Wortz Software Development Division Texas Education Agency 1701 N. Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701-1494 512-463-9493 CWortz at tea.state.tx.us -----Original Message----- From: Drew Wutka [mailto:DWUTKA at marlow.com] Sent: Wednesday 2003 Apr 16 05:02 To: 'AccessD at databaseadvisors.com ' Subject: RE: [AccessD] autonumber A make table query should already 'reset' the AutoNumber, since it is going to make a new table. An append query can be used to 'set' numbers within an AutoNumber field, however, it doesn't reset the counter, it can just 'ignore' it. If you delete the data in a table, to resent the AutoNumber counter, compact the database. It will reset the counter (on an incremental AN) to the highest number plus 1 (or 1, if there are no records remaining). Drew -----Original Message----- From: John Eget To: AccessD at databaseadvisors.com Sent: 4/16/03 4:43 AM Subject: [AccessD] autonumber Is there a way to reset the autonumber to 1 of a make table query or an append or a table I just finished deleting the information from? John <<ATT46269.txt>> _______________________________________________ AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com