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I want to do this:

  • MANUEL 1
  • PEPE 1
  • MANUEL 2
  • LUIS 1

I want to get the number by a calculated value, but if the name is duplicated get the max(num)+1.

Example:

if (NEW.INPUT) exist 
    find max(num) where (NEW.INPUT)=(STRING IN THE LIST)

Is there a way of doing this?

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In calculated columns we can refer to other columns, but not other rows. A common solution would be to create a master list that had the names and current number. (so each name would only exist once on this list. You could then create a workflow that runs for each new item on the original list that tries to find the item in the master list and increments the number if found, or, adds a new item if not found. The workflow could then update the field in the original list with the current max value for that name.

It's a bit complex to get this working really well, to take things like deletes or name changes into account.

Another option is a code-based event handler, or a custom form with javascript to query the list, find the count of matching items, and update the field on the form.

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  • There not't something like an after event of Microsoft aacess but with the list? I tried to create this linking the tables but seems like liked tables can't have events. Sep 27, 2019 at 7:12
  • That's what workflows and event handlers are: after events. Workflows are created without code using a designer, event handlers are code written using visual studio.
    – Mike2500
    Sep 27, 2019 at 10:21

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