Auto Generate Number once form is submitted

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January 12, 2016
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I have created a form with Adobe XI Pro and was wondering how to get a number to generate on the form once the user has submitted the form. I have already created the submit button. Also, I would like the number to restart at (1) every time on a specific month and date. Is it possible to do in Adobe Pro? If not, Adobe Live Cycle? Thank you

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kthompson11Author

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Thank you so much!

try67

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It's possible but keep in mind that this number will only be available on that user's form, ie you will get duplicate numbers if multiple people submit it.

Also, it's not clear whether you want to generate this number before or after the file is submitted. At any case, if the user doesn't save the form after you generate the number it will be lost...

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kthompson11Author

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I would like to generate the number once the form is opened. It is my understanding that it is nearly impossible for it to generate once the form is submitted. Am I correct?

Currently the form generates a number onto the form once the form is opened,however, there has been times once I tab to the next text field, the auto number goes up one. How can I prevent that from happening?

Lastly, is there a way to get the number to start over at 1 at say October 1 of every year?

try67

Community Expert

What code are you using, and where did you place it?

It's certainly possible to generate a number once the form is submitted, but what's the point? If you do it like that the number won't be a part of the submitted copy.

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