Number Generators

The Number Generators section enables the user in populating a feature class field with a unique value. Fields in a feature class can be setup so that the EAM GIS extension will populate the field with a unique value.

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Buttons	Description
Add	Adds a new number generator.
Edit	Opens a selected number generator for editing.
Delete	Deletes a selected number generator.
Refresh Grid	Refreshes the current grid.

How to add GIS number generators

Open .
In the menu on the left select GIS Configuration > Number Generators.
Select Add at the bottom. The following pop-up appears:

General tab

Select a Linked Layer (required).
Enter a value under GIS Field to AutoNumber (required).
Enter a Buffered Number Length if desired.
Select a Prefix Type (required) and its related options:

Prefix Type 1: None.
1. Enter the Next Field Number.
2. Select Save. The system will populate your selected feature class field as you have defined.
Prefix Type 2: Use a set prefix.
1. Enter a Prefix, Separator Character and Next Number as desired.
2. Select Save. The system will populate your selected feature class field as you have defined.
Prefix Type 3: Use a prefix based on a field value.
1. Enter a Separator Character.
2. Navigate to the Next Number tab below.
Prefix Type 4: Use a prefix based on a related polygon layer.
1. Enter a Separator Character.
2. Navigate to the Related Layer tab:
  - Select a related Layer Setup Name (required). If necessary, select Related layer is not linked to Lucity.
  - Enter a related Layer Field Name (required).
3. Navigate to the Next Number tab below.

Next Number tab (only for Prefix Types 3 and 4)

Select Add. A new pop-up appears:
Enter a Prefix and Next Number to indicate how you want the numbering to appear.
Select Ok.
Select Save. The system will populate your selected feature class field as you have defined.