Re: Unique SKU Numbers
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 29396
interpreted = N
texte = on 03/21/00 10:28 AM, Aaron Chute at webguy@sehinc.com wrote:> How are most folks handling unique SKU numbers? Is there a canned > routine that will spin through SKU numbers - then increment by 1 - > and autofill a new record SKU field? > > TIA > AaronYou can do all the stuff in WC, but it seems like a lot of trouble, IMHO.If you don't use a database app, such as FileMaker or whatever, a spreadsheet app that can run macros can also generate unique numbers for each record that's entered. Then, just export the fields to the database you use in WC.Maybe it's just my experience with FM, but I think that using a database app to store all my data, manipulate it as required, and export to WC is a simple and clean approach.Just my two-cents, Glenn ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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on 03/21/00 10:28 AM, Aaron Chute at webguy@sehinc.com wrote:> How are most folks handling unique SKU numbers? Is there a canned > routine that will spin through SKU numbers - then increment by 1 - > and autofill a new record SKU field? > > TIA > AaronYou can do all the stuff in WC, but it seems like a lot of trouble, IMHO.If you don't use a database app, such as FileMaker or whatever, a spreadsheet app that can run macros can also generate unique numbers for each record that's entered. Then, just export the fields to the database you use in WC.Maybe it's just my experience with FM, but I think that using a database app to store all my data, manipulate it as required, and export to WC is a simple and clean approach.Just my two-cents, Glenn ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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