Setting the Attribute ‘Seed’ (Next Number)
The Seed value is typically the only auto numbered attribute that should be modified for auto
numbered attributes as part of the implementation. The Seed defines the next sequence number
that will be used for the attribute value when creating a new record for the related entity. .
Enter the desired Seed number, and view the Sample number. If the value is correct, select the
Update button at the bottom of the page. This change will affect records created after the Seed is
updated in the XRMToolBox.
The example below shows setting the Seed = 25 for the account number, so that the next sequence
number assigned to a new account record will start at 25.
Important Note
Do not set the seed to a value equal to or less than the current sequence number as this will result
in duplicated numbers. Do not rely on the Guess Current SEQNUM to determine the seed. It is, as
it says, a guess.
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