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Purpose of Unique ID Creator

Explains the purpose and usage of the Unique ID Creator flow object, which automatically generates a unique ID based on the defined identity format on the form.

Purpose of Unique ID Creator​

The Unique ID Creator is a Flow object used during process execution to automatically generate a unique identifier for a form based on a predefined identity format, such as MBF-1001, INV-2025-0021, etc.

This object helps ensure that each form instance gets a consistent and trackable ID that follows corporate naming or numbering standards.

How It Works​

When the flow reaches the Unique ID Creator node:

  • It reads the Identity Format configuration of the form it is attached to.
  • Based on this format, it creates a new unique identifier (e.g., MBF-1001).
  • The generated value is assigned directly to the UniqueId field of the form.
  • This update is done automatically without requiring user intervention.

Use Case Example​

Suppose your HR system has a form named Expense Form, and the identity format is defined as (EXP-{Year}-{Counter}).

When the Unique ID Creator runs, it might generate an ID like: