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Status Future consideration
Created by Salvatore Topino
Created on Feb 2, 2024

Custom Work Order ID Numbers

Is it possible to make custom work order ID numbers, based on the request type? I think having custom WOIDs should be optional for each request type. So that some request types can continue on an sequential format with each other, but those with custom formats can be sequential on their own.


Custom WOIDs can use a simple format, allowing for 2 to 4 letters at the start of the WOID. Ex;

for technology, we could optionally decide to make our WOIDs start with an "IT" at the beginning.

WO #IT-1234

WO #IT-1235

WO #IT-1236


For those using fiscal year number, it could look like WO #23-IT-1237.


I believe this won't be of great value in the overall idea of MLWO, it may be a welcomed customization, for those working in different departments who work on WOs. It can also serve as a way in quick glance, to see how many WOs for a specific request type have come in on any given day or week. Then, for those who are submitting WOs, will be able to see the 2 to 4 custom letters at the start of their WOID, for a quick indication to what request type the work order is, be it in the "My Work Orders" section or in an email subject line.

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    Salvatore Topino
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    Apr 12, 2024

    Hi @Guest , currently your work order site has its fiscal year starting in july, so it does run July1-June31 whenever you are reporting on fiscal year(s) in the program. Which option are you referring to that says Jan-Dec so that way I can better understand your ask. Thank you!

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  • Rebekah Leslie
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    Apr 12, 2024

    We really like the idea of the fiscal year option, but our fiscal year is July1st-June 31st, and the fiscal year option is Jan-Dec. So being able to customize would give us that ability.