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FormatSequenceAlfaNum function

Returns a number converted into an alphanumeric code and optionally prefixes zeros until the specified string length is reached.

Syntax

FormatSequenceAlfaNum(Value As Long, [Length As Long = 0], [Compatibility As Boolean = False]) As String 
Parameters
Name Description

Value

The number to convert.

Length

The total length of the string to create.

Compatibility

If set to True, calculates a code that is compatible with the now obsolete AM-WorkFlow system.

Remarks

Use this function to format sequence numbers to a standard-length string for use in calculating document or folder names.

Related concepts

Understanding the Meridian functions