FAQs

Is the Auto Number Helper app dependent on picklist fields?
Yes, this app is dependent on picklist values. It lets you segregate the records based on the different picklist values.
Tue, 26 Oct, 2021 at 9:14 PM
Why should we use the Auto Number Helper?
You can use the Auto Number Helper app to modify the way of autonumbering of fields, it provides you the unique values based on picklist fields which you ma...
Sun, 26 Dec, 2021 at 11:46 PM
Why do we need to create Trigger?
Creating a trigger is a part of the configuration of the Auto Number Helper app, it will help the Auto Number Helper app to update values on the records bas...
Sun, 26 Dec, 2021 at 11:47 PM
Why do we create a test class during configuration?
We write a test class to ensure that apex classes and triggers are working as expected, by testing it with single and bulk record processing, for positive t...
Sun, 26 Dec, 2021 at 11:48 PM
What happens when my object has no picklist field?
When you choose the object, and there are no picklist fields in it, the page shows us the error message on the page as shown in the image below -
Sun, 26 Dec, 2021 at 11:49 PM
How does the record look like after using the Auto Number Helper app?
The records get generated by concatenating sequences and the picklist value on the mapped fields, as you can see in the image below-
Sun, 26 Dec, 2021 at 11:51 PM
How do I configure the Auto Number Helper after installing it?
You need to follow the steps mentioned in the configuration guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePiIm0jtpzhmSoXad7q9H304uRchY_Sb4Kkh7WauohI/edit?usp...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Does this app work on custom fields?
Yes, it works for custom fields in the objects.
Thu, 1 Feb, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Does this app work for Custom objects?
Yes, this app works for custom objects.
Sun, 26 Dec, 2021 at 11:55 PM
What steps need to be taken to assign the "view all custom settings" permission to users?
Please follow the below steps to assign View all custom settings permission in the permission set:  Go to setup -> Enter Profiles or Permission Sets i...
Mon, 27 Dec, 2021 at 12:01 AM