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I’m trying to automatically name experiments based on the user that performs them. The numbering is sequential. However, I want the numbering to relative to the user.



Here is the formula I’m currently using:



{Initials (from Owner)}&"_"&"EXP"&REPT(


    '0',


    4-LEN(


        {Autonumber}&''


        )


    )&


{Autonumber}




The issue is, I want that next experiment (MP_EXP0005) to start at MP_EXP0001, rather than 5. Is there a way to do that with a formula?

That’s a little tricky.



You’d probably want to create an automation that automatically triggers a custom JavaScript script, or you could use Integromat for a no-code way of handling that.



However, there is also a workaround that @Justin_Barrett created — it has a few limitations due to Airtable’s built-in limitations, but it should work, too.



All of these options are discussed in this thread:



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