Re: [libreoffice-users] Auto Increment Doesn't Work

At 17:53 23/01/2016 -0600, Tim Schoell wrote:
> I am new to databases, but I wanted to set one up to keep track of 
> the cars I work on at home. The problem I have is that when I go to 
> create a new table, whether I use the Wizard or Design View to 
> create the table, I can't get the primary key to automatically 
> increment. I have the 1st field as CustomerID. I set it as Integer, 
> and the click on the AutoValue to Yes. I add the other fields, such 
> as name, address, phone number, etc, save the table. When I go to 
> add data, it always wants me to input a value for CustomerID. What 
> am I doing wrong?

Probably nothing: this appears to be a bug. See
https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=42905 .

When you add data, the AutoValue field should show "<AutoField>"; if 
it is blank, then the process of creating the table has failed. The 
workaround is simple:
o Close the table.
o Select the table in the Tables panel.
o Go to Edit | Edit... (or right-click | Edit).
o Select the appropriate field.
o In the Field Properties panel at the bottom, change AutoValue from No to Yes.
o Close and save changes.

I trust this helps.

Brian Barker


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