Unique ID for each entry

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06-10-2021 05:21 AM
Uli
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I wonder whether it is possible to query the current ObjectId of the survey entry and make it visible in the form.

I want to ensure that the user can see an individual ID for his entry.

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DanteLee
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Depends how user-friendly you want it to be. Assuming you're using S123 Connect, you can use the uuid() function under calculation. Or you can concatenate a number of fields together (e.g. components of date/time). This post covers both of these options


Note from the post:
Technically, a handmade Ticket Number is not guaranteed to be unique although in practice, if you build it correctly, it will do the job just fine.

 

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DanteLee
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Is this for a new survey submission? If so, I'm pretty sure the answer is no because the ID isn't created until you hit submit

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Uli
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Many thanks for the answer. Yes, I was thinking of a new survey submssion, but it is logical that this cannot work. You're right.

Is there any other idea how I can get a unique ID for a new submission?

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DanteLee
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Depends how user-friendly you want it to be. Assuming you're using S123 Connect, you can use the uuid() function under calculation. Or you can concatenate a number of fields together (e.g. components of date/time). This post covers both of these options


Note from the post:
Technically, a handmade Ticket Number is not guaranteed to be unique although in practice, if you build it correctly, it will do the job just fine.

 

Uli
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New Contributor II

Thank you for the answer and the reference to the post with the different options. For me, the handmade ticket number option is completely sufficient. It works fine.

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