Add a Local ID Generator

To add a local ID generator:

1. Open the Customisation menu, and then select Data Entry Form Customisation > Local ID Generator.

The Local ID Generator window displays.

2. Click the Add button.

The Local ID Generator window displays.



3. Enter the name for the new local ID generator in the Prefix field.

The figure below provides an example naming convention for local IDs.

Figure 167. Example Local ID Naming Convention




4. In the Next Number field, enter the number you want to assign to the next object of that type that is added to IMSMA. IMSMA will automatically assign the next sequential number to each subsequent object of the same type that is added to IMSMA. See Table 49 for an example of how local IDs are assigned.

Table 49.Example Assignment of a Local ID

5. Click the Save button.

   If you do not want to save the local ID generator, click the Cancel button.

6. Click the Done button to close the Local ID Generator window and return to the IMSMA Navigation window.