Autonumber numbers

[Marsh]

Is there a way, in a new Access 2007 database, to start the numbers of an
Autonumber field at a number other than 1? It would be very convenient for
us to start at 10001.

Marsh

 

[Daniel Pineault]

An autonumber field is not supposed to be used as a user's numbering system.
If you want to have a numbering system, then you should create it by creating
a number field and applying your math and logic to it. This way you can
start it at whatever number you wish and can control number issuing... But
as far as an autonumber is concerned... you are relying on something in a way
you should not be.
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Hope this helps,

Daniel Pineault
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[BruceM via AccessMonster.com]

Allen Browne has a way of doing this:

http://allenbrowne.com/ser-26.html

I will elaborate on what has already been posted in this thread. You will
almost surely be disappointed if you are counting on a predictable autonumber
sequence that will be seen by the viewer. The sequence will have gaps. It
is almost impossible to prevent this. If you need an incrementing number you
should roll your own, but not with an autonumber field. More here:

http://www.rogersaccesslibrary.com/forum/topic395.html