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Alphanumeric increment in C#

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11 Jun 2006 84.3K   4.8K   27   12
This code is very useful when you want to auto increment number using A-Z and 1-9 with possible combinationYou can pass any string and system will return next possible number e.g. You can Pass number "PRO01A9" then You will get "PRO01B1"

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Introduction

This code is useful when you want to generate number which can be auto-Alphanumeric increment  like product code or Item code this will generate next possible number using A-Z and 0-9 number. <o:p>

one good thing with this is you can always keep width of Number fix all the time system will always return number in same with as u passed one. <o:p>

So this solution will be application for following business requirements. <o:p>

  • When You want to generate Item code or product code with fix width <o:p>
  • Auto Increment based on last number so you don't have to manage any system this code will return same. <o:p>

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Comments and Discussions

 
GeneralMy vote of 4 Pin
Chloe Lim23-Feb-11 19:11
Chloe Lim23-Feb-11 19:11 
GeneralAuto Increment Alphanumeric Pin
vaozvazer23-Sep-10 12:30
vaozvazer23-Sep-10 12:30 
GeneralSaved my hours Pin
Member 743864720-Sep-10 22:01
Member 743864720-Sep-10 22:01 
GeneralSaved me hours on my project Pin
Greg Olmstead7-Jul-10 10:56
Greg Olmstead7-Jul-10 10:56 
GeneralThis can be cut simplify. Pin
lilimalin6-Jan-09 14:01
lilimalin6-Jan-09 14:01 
Generalmeaning of the isAllZed and is AllNine in the program. Pin
tchshiping21-Sep-08 19:59
tchshiping21-Sep-08 19:59 
GeneralNot always using letters or numbers Pin
Mr. Candyman20-Feb-08 5:45
Mr. Candyman20-Feb-08 5:45 
QuestionAuto generate number a unique primary key Pin
ramakant_135211-Apr-07 2:45
ramakant_135211-Apr-07 2:45 
GeneralExcellent Pin
hongeu24-Mar-07 0:02
hongeu24-Mar-07 0:02 
QuestionHuh? Pin
Paul Conrad30-Jun-06 20:35
professionalPaul Conrad30-Jun-06 20:35 
GeneralNext value Pin
woo_hoo22-Apr-06 3:05
woo_hoo22-Apr-06 3:05 
GeneralRe: Next value Pin
je_gonzalez10-Feb-09 14:58
je_gonzalez10-Feb-09 14:58 

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