How to increment serial numbers automatically

Define the start value, increment, reset condition and reprint rule before printing a sequence.

What this page helps you do

Define the start value, increment, reset condition and reprint rule before printing a sequence.

Checks and steps

1. Confirm whether BarTender or a business system is the authority for the serial number.
2. Set the start value, length, increment and allowed range.
3. Define when the sequence resets, such as a new batch, product or year.
4. Test the first, middle and final values and confirm leading zeros.
5. For multiple computers, allocate ranges or use one central source to prevent duplicates.
6. A reprint should normally reuse the original serial number; new production receives a new number.

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