How to auto create folder name

[KT]

I need to create auto case numbering like...

Case Number prefix should be ERQ- and suffix should be incremented by 1 for each request. 1st request should be EQR-1, next EQR-2 and so on.

[scampoy1]

Hi @KT 

You have to add your custom logic into the Repository. So, you have three options:

- Creating a rule which exucutes a custom JavaScript with your logic.

- Developing a custom Behavior that runs your business logic.

- Executing your custom logic on external SpringBoot application using the newly SDK 5 for events.

Pay attention that both solutions may decrease the Repository performance because on every folder creation event the system will listen It and fires your custom logic.

I would recommend you the third option.

Please let me know if you need more additional information about that.

[KT]

Hi @scampoy1 

I'm new to the Alfresco World. So can you please help me with more information about your solution

Thank You!

[fedorow]

1. Install javascript console. It present in the docker installer too.

2. Read this 3.0 JavaScript API

3. Read that Folder rules

4. Write your script and create your rule.

[4535992]

As alternative (and if you know how to develop on java) you can create a behaviour on the "create node of type folder" event for manage that

[prorobin]

I don't know what is your specific requirement, but if you need to create a custom logic outside Alfresco (example: an external service that creates your folders using the Alfresco REST API), you can easily use the autoRename parameter described at https://api-explorer.alfresco.com/api-explorer/#/nodes/createNode .

If true, then a name clash will cause an attempt to auto rename by finding a unique name using an integer suffix