To set up TOTAL's automatic file numbering system:
From the Forms section of TOTAL's
configuration options, scroll to the Automatic file numbering
section.
Check the box to Enable automatic file numbering.
If you want to make your order numbering system available to all users on
your network choose All TOTAL users. If you only want the
numbering on your account, then mark the Just for me option.
If you're not using a network installation of TOTAL, mark the Just for
me option.
Next, configure the auto-numbering options for your internal order numbers
by choosing one of the following:
Automatically number reports sequentially starting
with — Increments the internal order number each time you
generate a new report starting from the number you specify.
Automatically number reports based on my settings
below — Provides a customizable format for your automatic
internal order number. Check the boxes to indicate if you want to include a
prefix, year, month, or day in your internal order number.
If you're using the Auto number based on my settings
below option, you can preview the internal order number format by
viewing the example field at the bottom of the window.