Based on Container

Set the Record Type to inherit its record number from the container record it is placed within - for example, a document gets its number from the file container it is put in.

Content Manager will create the new record number from the container record number and the generated appended number set in the Record Type's Digit field.

• Separator - type in or select from the drop-down list the separator type to be used to separate the container record number from the appended number generated for any new records created with this Record Type

  NOTE: Use a separator that is not being used in any other portion of the record number.

• Digits - type in or select the number of digits to be generated and appended to the record number inherited from the container.

  This option uses the G generated number pattern format and is limited to nine digits.

• Compress Container Numbers - select to compress - not display - any leading zeros of container numbers

  NOTE: Known behaviour when numbering by container:

  • If you number records by container and then change the number of the container, the contained records will not have their corresponding record numbers updated to reflect the new container number. Similarly, if you change the record container, record numbers will not be updated, either. In these circumstances, it is best to manually renumber the contained record(s). See CM23.4_Spec.pdf in the Content Manager installation folder for a list of known limitations.