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Basic Settings

Counters

Set up and manage document counter series for automatic numbering

Counters define the numbering sequences used for documents, invoices, orders, and other record types (e.g., INV-2026-000001).

Counter Series

Navigate to Settings → Counters to see all configured counter series.

Each counter has:

FieldDescription
NameHuman-readable label (e.g., "Invoices 2026")
TypeThe record type this counter applies to: Document, Invoice, Credit Note, Order, External Order, Business Case, or Request
PrefixText prepended before the year (max 5 characters, e.g., INV)
Year FormatHow the year is printed — Long (e.g., 2026) or Short (e.g., 26)
DelimiterCharacter between prefix/year and the sequence number
Current ValueThe current sequence number (next document gets this value + 1)
Digits CountMinimum digit width for zero-padding (e.g., 6 produces 000001)
Default CounterWhether this is the default counter for its type
Document TypesWhich document types use this counter (only for Document-type counters set as default)
EnabledWhether this counter is currently in use

Creating a Counter

  1. Click + Create.
  2. Fill in the fields above.
  3. Click Save.

The counter is immediately available for selection when creating records of the specified type.

Editing a Counter

  1. Click the counter name.
  2. Update the fields.
  3. Click Save.

Warning: Changing the prefix or current value of an active counter may create gaps or duplicates in your numbering sequence. Only edit active counters if you are certain of the impact.

Deactivating a Counter

Toggle Enabled to off and click Save. The counter will no longer appear in selection menus for new records.

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