Set order index number in database

[Maciej]

Hi,

I have site where you can place an order. In column “Order number” I want a number to be created automatically in format: index / month. Tried to use “1 Thing Plugin - Index Finder” but have no idea how to exactly use it.

[cmarchan]

Hello!

Please review as follows:

Hope this helps

[Maciej]

Not really. I don’t have Repeating group on the same site.
Mayby there is some way to change variable: orderNumber = orderNumber + 1 ?

[Maciej]

Does anyone else has some other idea how to number orders? index would be perfect but… it can be some other solution

[Maciej]

OK found some fantastic solution made by @keith. Works like a charm!

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