Unique Numbering.

[Fletch]

I have a job that has 411 records to variable print. Each record gets 80 prints numbered. The numbering starts at 000 for record 1, and continues to 079, then record 2 starts printing with the numbering starting at 080, and so on. When the 3-digit number reaches 999, it needs to start over at 000. How can I get each record to repeat itself 80 times, while uniquely numbering each of the 80 records? Should I run it twice?

 

Make sense?

[Dan Korn]

When the 3-digit number reaches 999, it needs to start over at 000.

However you're getting the number, just take its modulus of 1000 (the remainder when dividing it by 1000), like so:

return FormatNumber("000", num % 1000);

The FormatNumber function pads it with leading zeros to always return three digits (001, etc.).

How can I get each record to repeat itself 80 times, while uniquely numbering each of the 80 records?

In the OnRecordStart callback, simply do this:

FusionPro.Composition.repeatRecordCount = 80;

Then in a regular text rule:

return FusionPro.Composition.outputRecordNumber;

Or, putting it all together:

return FormatNumber("000", FusionPro.Composition.outputRecordNumber % 1000);

Please see this thread for an example:

http://forums.printable.com/showthread.php?t=391

[Fletch]

You rock! I owe you a steak.

[Fletch]

Here's what I have in my rule.

 

return FormatNumber("000", FusionPro.Composition.outputRecordNumber % 1000);Rule("OnRecordStart")

 

My numbering is starting at '001' and I need it to start at '000'.

 

Is it something I'm doing wrong?

[Dan Korn]

My numbering is starting at '001' and I need it to start at '000'.

Sorry, I missed the part about starting at zero. Just subtract one:

return FormatNumber("000", (FusionPro.Composition.outputRecordNumber-1) % 1000);