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    Hello All,

    Just finished a fresh install (don't ask... ) And I would like to reset the order number so that it doesn't start out with order 1.....which was a LONG time ago...but...I could see having duplicate order numbers causing problems...

    So....is there an easy way to change the order number counter?

    Thanx

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    Tools->store manager. :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by mc12345678 View Post
    Tools->store manager. :)
    Doesn't that only allow you to increase the order number? (just checked - yup, can only set higher than an existing order)

    Although I'm pretty sure that Zen won't allow order numbers to be duplicated, I'd have serious concerns about the possibility of cross linked orders as a result of trying to reduce the counter (unless all previous orders have been deleted - which in itself isn't recommended practice with most databases).

    Other than these comments, yup - Tools->store manager is the place to reset - if allowed.

    Cheers
    RodG

    ps. I tend to initialize order numbers to '1000' on new stores. It helps avoid padding/spacing issues associated with single and double digit numbers - And low order numbers (when I see them on stores I purchase from) always makes me a little nervous about a possible rip-off -- 'new store - treat with caution'. Seeing order numbers in the 1000's invokes confidence that they had many satisfied customers.
    Last edited by RodG; 24 Jun 2016 at 05:53 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mc12345678 View Post
    Tools->store manager. :)
    Hmmmm...I was looking under configuration.....DUH....

    Thanks for the help...

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    Quote Originally Posted by RodG View Post
    ps. I tend to initialize order numbers to '1000' on new stores. It helps avoid padding/spacing issues associated with single and double digit numbers - And low order numbers (when I see them on stores I purchase from) always makes me a little nervous about a possible rip-off -- 'new store - treat with caution'. Seeing order numbers in the 1000's invokes confidence that they had many satisfied customers.
    Thanks Rod.....insightful....

 

 

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