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Combine letters and numbers to make a Unique Identifier

calvincarr29
8 - Asteroid
‎04-30-2024 12:11 PM

I'm using the formula tool to try to make a new column that adds "R" + [RecordID] = R1, however it's not allowing me.

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ChrisTX
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula
‎04-30-2024 12:27 PM

If RecordID is a numeric data type, you have to convert it to a string.  Try 

 

"R" + ToString([RecordID],0)

 

Chris

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