Autonumber (sequencenumber) variable
Hi,
we're working on IP and we're trying to find a way to add a sequence number to our planning function. The idea is that one can do planning on a combination of Cost center and Cost element, whereby it is possible to plan more than 1 line on such a combination using the mentioned sequence number (possibly in combination with a copy function-e.g. one can copy a line and a new sequence number is automatically added).
Now I saw a post on this forum with regard to an autonumber variable, however the problem in that post didn't really regard the variable itself, and the solution was not explained. Is there anybody who knows the mentioned solution or has onother one?
Regards
Not exactly,
what should happen is that every combination of cost center and cost element has a sequence number. For example:
COST CENTER COST ELEMENT SEQ NR
1000______________400100_________1
1000 _____________ 400120_________1
1000 _____________ 400120_________2
2000 _____________ 400100_________1
2000 _____________ 400100_________2
2000 _____________ 400100_________3
Edited by: Jesse Brock on Sep 22, 2009 12:18 PM
Edited by: Jesse Brock on Sep 22, 2009 12:19 PM
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WinonaIf you can get it to work, try this. This is the wrong way to
do this,
but take a unique value from the submitted content (say
email) and query
the db for the newest record with that value. In your case,
SS would
work (if it is required).
Or you can try:
http://www.tom-muck.com/extensions/help/insertretrieve/
Or, write your own INSERT statement and plug Select
@@Identity as
Identity in the appropriate spot.
Winona wrote:
> I'm using ASP Javascript & Access 2003 &
Dreamweaver 8
>
> I want to insert a new record then grab the autonumber
that was generated for
> that record and pass it as a session variable to the
next page. From what I
> have read in this and many other forums I can use
"Select @@Identity as
> Identity" to do this. However, I don't know where to
place it in my code.
> I've tried placing it in several locations but it hasn't
worked. I figure it
> needs to go before
"MM_editCmd.ActiveConnection.Close();" to grab the right
> record. If anyone can help me I would soooo appreciate
it. OR if you have an
> even better solution I would still sooooo appreciate it.
I know I can use
> "Select Max(column)" but I want to make sure the user
isn't grabbing a record
> that was created miliseconds after they created theirs.
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>
> <%
> // *** Edit Operations: declare variables
>
> // set the form action variable
> var MM_editAction =
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> MM_editAction += "?" +
Server.HTMLEncode(Request.QueryString);
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> %>
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> MM_editCmd.CommandText = "INSERT INTO tbl_Head (H_FName,
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>
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>
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> if (MM_editRedirectUrl && Request.Form
&& Request.Form.Count > 0) {
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== -1) ? "?" :
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> }
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> %>
>
> many thanks,
> Winona
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Hi,
I am trying to give a header a particular look. The header I am using looks like this:
Running H/F 1--Running H/F 2
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at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcStatement.executeQuery(JdbcOdbcStatement.java:252)
at TouristRegistrationGUI.deleteRecord(TouristRegistrationGUI.java:500)
at TouristRegistrationGUI.buttonClicked(TouristRegistrationGUI.java:217)
at BreezySwing.GBDialogButtonListener.actionPerformed(GBDialog.java:459)
at javax.swing.AbstractButton.fireActionPerformed(AbstractButton.java:1767)
at javax.swing.AbstractButton$ForwardActionEvents.actionPerformed(AbstractButton.java:1820)
at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.fireActionPerformed(DefaultButtonModel.java:419)
at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.setPressed(DefaultButtonModel.java:257)
at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicButtonListener.mouseReleased(BasicButtonListener.java:258)
at java.awt.Component.processMouseEvent(Component.java:5021)
at java.awt.Component.processEvent(Component.java:4818)
at java.awt.Container.processEvent(Container.java:1380)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl(Component.java:3526)
at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Container.java:1437)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Component.java:3367)
at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.retargetMouseEvent(Container.java:3214)
at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.processMouseEvent(Container.java:2929)
at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.dispatchEvent(Container.java:2859)
at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Container.java:1423)
at java.awt.Window.dispatchEventImpl(Window.java:1566)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Component.java:3367)
at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(EventQueue.java:445)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEventForHierarchy(EventDispatchThread.java:190)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForHierarchy(EventDispatchThread.java:144)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForHierarchy(EventDispatchThread.java:134)
at java.awt.Dialog.show(Dialog.java:524)
at ExoticToursGUI.buttonClicked(ExoticToursGUI.java:186)
at BreezySwing.GBFrameButtonListener.actionPerformed(GBFrame.java:518)
at javax.swing.AbstractButton.fireActionPerformed(AbstractButton.java:1767)
at javax.swing.AbstractButton$ForwardActionEvents.actionPerformed(AbstractButton.java:1820)
at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.fireActionPerformed(DefaultButtonModel.java:419)
at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.setPressed(DefaultButtonModel.java:257)
at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicButtonListener.mouseReleased(BasicButtonListener.java:258)
at java.awt.Component.processMouseEvent(Component.java:5021)
at java.awt.Component.processEvent(Component.java:4818)
at java.awt.Container.processEvent(Container.java:1380)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl(Component.java:3526)
at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Container.java:1437)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Component.java:3367)
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at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Container.java:1423)
at java.awt.Window.dispatchEventImpl(Window.java:1566)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Component.java:3367)
at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(EventQueue.java:445)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEventForHierarchy(EventDispatchThread.java:190)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForHierarchy(EventDispatchThread.java:144)
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Is a system variable at the root of this problem?
Hi, there,
Please refer to the attached fm file to help solve the puzzle. When you open this small file (a stripped down copy of a chapter file in a book file), you'll see a chapter number to the left of the chapter title. I have tried several ways of deleting that chapter number but cannot grasp it on either the master page or the body page. It appears to be a system variable that was inserted inside a text frame on the master page by someone long ago but I cannot figure out how someone got the number in there.
I cannot remove it by altering either the column layout or playing with the text frame.
The chapter number does not appear in the TOC, but does appear to be linked to chapter numbering properties because the number resets itself when I update the book if I've added or removed another chapter file.
I really want to locate and get rid of that number to the left of my chapter title without having to create a brand new master page. Does anyone out there know how to get rid of it?
Immensely kind thanks,
ElizabethThank you, Sheila -- that was very helpful and I am almost there! I could delete the number reference (yes, the number 4) from the para designer but am unable to get rid of the t for tab, even when I delete and/or deselect the Autonumber Format box above the field for number building blocks. Whenever I deselect and click Apply, the Autonumber Format box simply reselects itself.
This means when I go back to the doc, the t still appears. This actually became a problem when the number associated with the chapter title did not appear in the TOC. Basically, I want the Chapter Number to appear before the Chapter Title in the TOC. But I don't seem to be able to include that in the chaptertitleTOC para tag.
So, your answer seems to be on exactly the right track, Sheila -- thank you. But I still can't get rid of the t for tab in my chapter title tag (I'm using Frame 9) so the problem is not yet completely solved. If anyone can do this on my frame file, I'd be much obliged and give you 100 points (all imaginary as well as hearty thanks, not imaginary).
Very kind thanks,
Elizabeth -
Trying to create an autonumber field - just need a set of unique names.
Have a function in a script object that does the creation with the autoNumner variable located at the top of the script object outside of the function and starts off as null.
form1.#variables[0].Misc - (JavaScript, client)
var autoNumber = null;
function generateNewBldgNumber ()
var BldgNumber = null;
if (null == autoNumber)
autoNumber = "1";
BldgNumber = "N_" + autoNumber;
autoNumber = (autoNumber * 1) + 1;
return BldgNumber;
If I add a set of entries that call this in a row, it works. If I delete one or more, the autonumber starts off at 1 again.
I am confused about why it works some of the time.
Thanks in advance.
PatrickTried it this moring, the first go round was coming out N_1, N_11, N_111 rather than N_1, N_2, N_3.
Global variables seem to want to be text, and tried to cast the text as a number without luck.
var BldgNumber = null;BldgNumber
= "N_" + autoNumber.value; autoNumber
= autoNumber.value + 1;
return BldgNumber; -
Problem with Threads and a static variable
I have a problem with the code below. I am yet to make sure that I understand the problem. Correct me if I am wrong please.
Code functionality:
A timer calls SetState every second. It sets the state and sets boolean variable "changed" to true. Then notifies a main process thread to check if the state changed to send a message.
The problem as far I understand is:
Assume the timer Thread calls SetState twice before the main process Thread runs. As a result, "changed" is set to true twice. However, since the main process is blocked twice during the two calls to SetState, when it runs it would have the two SetState timer threads blocked on its synchronized body. It will pass the first one, send the message and set "changed" to false since it was true. Now, it will pass the second thread, but here is the problem, "changed" is already set to false. As a result, it won't send the message even though it is supposed to.
Would you please let me know if my understanding is correct? If so, what would you propose to resolve the problem? Should I call wait some other or should I notify in a different way?
Thanks,
B.D.
Code:
private static volatile boolean bChanged = false;
private static Thread objMainProcess;
protected static void Init(){
objMainProcess = new Thread() {
public void run() {
while( objMainProcess == Thread.currentThread() ) {
GetState();
objMainProcess.setDaemon( true );
objMainProcess.start();
public static void initStatusTimer(){
if(objTimer == null)
objTimer = new javax.swing.Timer( 1000, new java.awt.event.ActionListener(){
public void actionPerformed( java.awt.event.ActionEvent evt){
SetState();
private static void SetState(){
if( objMainProcess == null ) return;
synchronized( objMainProcess ) {
bChanged = true;
try{
objMainProcess.notify();
}catch( IllegalMonitorStateException e ) {}
private static boolean GetState() {
if( objMainProcess == null ) return false;
synchronized( objMainProcess ) {
if( bChanged) {
SendMessage();
bChanged = false;
return true;
try {
objMainProcess.wait();
}catch( InterruptedException e ) {}
return false;
}Thanks DrClap for your reply. Everything you said is right. It is not easy to make them alternate since SetState() could be called from different places where the state could be anything else but a status message. Like a GREETING message for example. It is a handshaking message but not a status message.
Again as you said, There is a reason I can't call sendMessage() inside setState().
The only way I was able to do it is by having a counter of the number of notifies that have been called. Every time notify() is called a counter is incremented. Now instead of just checking if "changed" flag is true, I also check if notify counter is greater than zero. If both true, I send the message. If "changed" flag is false, I check again if the notify counter is greater than zero, I send the message. This way it works, but it is kind of a patch than a good design fix. I am yet to find a good solution.
Thanks,
B.D. -
Error while offsetting a variable
Hello Experts
I want to display the data for last 5 years in my query. So I tried using the SAP exit variable Current Calendar Year (0CYEAR) and the offset it by 5. However, I am getting the following error message for the query "System error in program SAPLRR12 and form REP_ASSIGN_INITIAL_OPT-01"
Any Help on this is appreciated and points will be assigned.
ThanksThanks Chetan for your prompt reply. I have assigned points.
But I would appreciate if you help me clear my understanding of offseting a variable.
Say if the Current Calendar Year variable returns 2008, then will offseting that variable by 5 return me the data for years 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 , 2004. Or, will it just return me the data for 2008 - 5 = 2004 only.
Thanks
Rishi -
Error while Creating Presentation variable
Hi,I am new to OBIEE
I am facing this error:
"A numeric value was expected (received "max("Sales Measures".Dollars)").
Error Details
Error Codes: EHWH2A7E"
1.I am using paint rpd.I want to use presentation variable.
2.So i took two column in criteria 1.Region 2. Dollars
3.In Dollars edit formula ,I created presentation variable i.e. @{Doller_presentation}{max("Sales Measures".Dollars)} in the column formula.
4.And In the same column i use filter
Add ->presentation variable->variable exp =Doller_presentation and default =max("Sales Measures".Dollars)
5.I have added this request on dashboard page,but error is coming.
6.Also i have created dashboard prompt,
Set presentation variable to "Doller_presentation"
and in column formula :@{Doller_presentation}{max("Sales Measures".Dollars)}
and took that prompt on the same dashboard page.
so promt with 2 values are coming.1.All choces 2.13087528..may be ths is max value of dollar but on click its showing error as
"Odbc driver returned an error (SQLExecDirectW).
Error Details
Error Codes: OPR4ONWY:U9IM8TAC:OI2DL65P
State: HY000. Code: 10058. [NQODBC] [SQL_STATE: HY000] [nQSError: 10058] A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 42021] The query does not reference any tables. (HY000)
SQL Issued: SELECT 13087529 FROM Paint ORDER BY 1"
I am confuse abt use of presentation variable
Please Help,
Thanks
Kapil
[email protected]
Edited by: user13098263 on May 9, 2010 10:58 PM
Edited by: user13098263 on May 9, 2010 11:01 PM
Edited by: user13098263 on May 9, 2010 11:02 PM
Edited by: user13098263 on May 9, 2010 11:04 PMHi Rachit
You answered my doubt.This one really works . Thanks a lot !
But i have one more doubt i.e if have created the Presentation variable in the dashboard prompt and I want to use it in a report
i.e the scenario is If I have created a new column i.e " Revised Salary " in the Presentation Services and want the values to be entered there dynamically upon end users choice. For ex the end user selecrts value of 1 then the report would display an increament of 500 to all the employees in the " Revised Salary " column and if the end user select value of 2 .. the report would display a decrement of 500 in the " Revised salary column".
I am getting the following error :
========================================================================
Error Codes: OPR4ONWY:U9IM8TAC:OI2DL65P
State: HY000. Code: 10058. [NQODBC] [SQL_STATE: HY000] [nQSError: 10058] A general error has occurred. [nQSError: 59001] Binary Logical operation is not permitted on VARBINARY, INTEGER operand(s). (HY000)
SQL Issued: SELECT "D0 Time"."T05 Per Name Year" saw_0, "D2 Market"."M04 Region" saw_1, "D4 Product"."P01 Product" saw_2, "D1 Customer"."C1 Cust Name" saw_3, "F1 Revenue"."1-01 Revenue (Sum All)" saw_4, CASE WHEN 0='1' then "F1 Revenue"."1-01 Revenue (Sum All)" +500 else "F1 Revenue"."1-01 Revenue (Sum All)" - 500 end saw_5 FROM "Sample Sales" ORDER BY saw_0, saw_1, saw_2, saw_3
========================================================================
Please NOTE : The column on which I want to do an increament is : "F1 Revenue"."1-01 Revenue (Sum All)"
Thanks -
Error message into a Variable.
Dear users,
I have a rather usual (unusual from the weekend beers for me though!!) query which I can't figure out a proper way to implement.
My requirement is like this:
I have a message class in which I want to define a text 'Employee number & not found'.
I want to use this in the program, but not to raise this error. Instead, I want to move this error message with the Employee number into a Character(200) variable.
So instead of using MESSAGE e0xx(messageclass) USING employee number, I would like to move the error text into a variable which looks like:
lv_text = e0xx(messageclass) USING '1234' which stores the text 'Employee number 1234 not found' in lv_text.
How would I acheive it??
Thanks, V!Try tis way
message e999(00) with i_emp-empno into lv_text.
press f1 in message will provide you more details
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