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Auto-Generate Overview

This page explains how number generation works across DMeX screens.

From a user point of view:

  • If the number field is read-only, it is auto-generated.
  • If the number field is editable, it is a manual entry.
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Setup reference:

  • Standard Auto-Generation prefix can change by User.
  • Enhanced Auto-Generate setting only can change by DMeX support team not User.
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Screens that still use Standard Auto-Generation are planned to move to Enhanced Auto-Generate so numbering can be managed more consistently in one place. The list below shows the current setup.

What the labels mean​

labelsMeaning
Enhanced Auto-GenerateWhile creating a new record, the system usually shows the next number automatically based on the active number series.

If number allocation is interrupted, a temporary value such as Pending-XXXXXXX may appear instead. In that case, click Refresh to fetch the latest number.

The screen supports draft functionality. When a record is saved in draft, a draft series number is assigned. Once the record is approved, an approved series number is generated.
Standard Auto-GenerationThe existing numbering experience used on some screens generates the next number based on your company’s configuration, such as a prefix and a running number.

For example, a number may follow a pattern like PO-2026-0005, depending on your setup.

Screen Initialization Setup​

The list below is grouped in the same order as the Side Screen.

Marketing​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
CustomerCustomer CodeEnhanced Auto-Generate
RFQ CustomerCustomer CodeEnhanced Auto-Generate
RFQRFQ NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate

Purchase​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
Job OrderJob Order NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Non-Returnable DCNon Returnable Dc NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Purchase RequestPurchase Request NumberStandard Auto-Generation
Returnable DC InReturnable In NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Returnable DC OutReturnable DC Out NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Service POPO NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Supplier Job Work OutSupplier Job Work Out NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Supplier POPO NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate

Store​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
Job Work OutOutward Dc NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Purchase InwardGRN NumberEnhanced Auto-Generate
Store Purchase RequestPurchase Request NumberStandard Auto-Generation

Design and Development​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
Part Purchase RequestPurchase Request NumberStandard Auto-Generation

Maintenance​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
AssetAssetStandard Auto-Generation
Maintenance Purchase RequestPurchase Request NumberStandard Auto-Generation

Packing​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
Gate EntryGate Entry NumberStandard Auto-Generation
Packing Purchase RequestPacking Purchase RequestStandard Auto-Generation

Production & Quality​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
Inward Inspection ProcessInward Inspection ProcessStandard Auto-Generation
Work OrderInward ProcessStandard Auto-Generation
Purchase Request flow in Production menuPurchase Request NumberStandard Auto-Generation
Route CardControl Plan NumberStandard Auto-Generation

Calibration​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
CalibrationIdentification NumberStandard Auto-Generation
Instruments Purchase RequestPurchase Request NumberStandard Auto-Generation

Accounts​

ScreenFieldAuto-Generate Type
Accounts Purchase RequestPurchase Request NumberStandard Auto-Generation
Credit NoteCredit Note NumberStandard Auto-Generation
Debit NoteDebit Note NumberStandard Auto-Generation
Miscellaneous PaymentVoucher NumberStandard Auto-Generation
caution

Auto-generated numbers always follow the Last Used Number system. If the current highest number is deleted, DMeX uses the next Last Used available number and generates the next number from there. The same rule applies even if multiple Last Used Number have been deleted.