Sequences & Numbering
Sequences control the automatic numbering of records in inkStar — like customer numbers (#0001), contract numbers, and appointment sequences.
Sequence types
Section titled “Sequence types”Configurable sequences exist for:
- Customers
- Leads
- Vendors
- Contracts
- Appointments
Configuration options
Section titled “Configuration options”Each sequence has:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Prefix | Text before the number (e.g., “INK-”) |
| Postfix | Text after the number (e.g., “-2024”) |
| Minimum digits | Zero-padding (e.g., 4 digits → #0042) |
| Starting number | The first number in the sequence |
| Next value | The next number that will be assigned |
| Restart period | When to reset: Never, Yearly, or Monthly |
Examples
Section titled “Examples”| Configuration | Output |
|---|---|
| Prefix: “C-”, Min digits: 4 | C-0001, C-0002, C-0003 |
| Prefix: “INK”, Postfix: “/24”, Min digits: 3 | INK001/24, INK002/24 |
| No prefix, Min digits: 6 | 000001, 000002, 000003 |