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Assign Numbers

Syntax​

Assign Numbers      field_name
Starting Number     number
Ending Number       number
Suppress Pop-up

Parameters​

  • field_name: The name of the database field that will receive the assigned numbers (e.g., NO.).
  • Starting Number number: Optional. The first number to assign. If omitted, numbering starts at 1.
  • Ending Number number: Optional. The last number in the allowed range. Assignment stops when this number is reached.
  • Suppress Pop-up: Optional. Suppresses the confirmation dialog that normally appears showing the last number assigned.

Description​

Assigns sequential numbers to a field in the database. This is typically used for assigning bib numbers after registration based on specific criteria such as sorting by previous time or age group.

Remarks​

  • This command modifies the database directly -- results are not sent to the printer or a file.
  • The order of assignment depends on the current sort order, so use Sort commands before Assign Numbers to control the sequence.
  • To assign ranges of numbers to different categories (e.g., age groups), run multiple passes using Select to filter each group and Starting Number / Ending Number to set the range for each pass.
  • After running the command, a pop-up displays the last number assigned unless Suppress Pop-up is used.

Examples​

Assign bib numbers 201 through 500 to all female runners:

Assign Numbers      NO.
Select              SEX
=                   F
Starting Number     201
Ending Number       500

Assign numbers to all entrants sorted by previous time:

Sort                PREV TIME
Assign Numbers      NO.