Creating a unique number for a new entity

Hey, I have created a new entity and want one of the attributes to have a
unique id so that everytime that attribute is filled in, on the form, the
number entered cannot be repeated.
--
Mel

PeteC
Fri Nov 17 09:39:02 CST 2006

Hi Mel,

You need to write a callout code which would be triggered by the creation of
the entity. You would also need a custom field to store the ID in.

Take a look at the Working with MS Dynamics CRM 3 book - I think there is an
example in there.

Pete.

"Melanie" wrote:

> Hey, I have created a new entity and want one of the attributes to have a
> unique id so that everytime that attribute is filled in, on the form, the
> number entered cannot be repeated.
> --
> Mel

James
Tue Feb 13 15:24:01 CST 2007


Hi PeteC and Mel,

I just want to make an existing column (Lead Entity / Company Name) unique.
Do I still need to write a Call Out for this requirement?

"PeteC" wrote:

> Hi Mel,
>
> You need to write a callout code which would be triggered by the creation of
> the entity. You would also need a custom field to store the ID in.
>
> Take a look at the Working with MS Dynamics CRM 3 book - I think there is an
> example in there.
>
> Pete.
>
> "Melanie" wrote:
>
> > Hey, I have created a new entity and want one of the attributes to have a
> > unique id so that everytime that attribute is filled in, on the form, the
> > number entered cannot be repeated.
> > --
> > Mel