Unlike the "Counter" property, the " Revision Index " property allows you to update a document property either each time the SmartProperties window is saved or by clicking a button.


 


When SmartProperties is validated on a document:

  • If the property does not exist, it will be created with the specified initial value.
  • If the property exists, it can either be indexed upon validation or via a button.


 


If the starting value is a number, the increment will be 1 at a time, starting from the starting value.

If the starting value is alphanumeric (e.g., "A"), the increment will follow the alphabet starting from the starting value.

If the starting value is alphanumeric (e.g., "A" or "AA"), the value will increment by 1 starting from the starting value. The letter will never change to "B."


" Update on each save ": Each time SmartProperties is launched on this same document, this property is automatically incremented, and its value cannot be changed (field is grayed out).


 


If the " Index using a button" option is checked, the interface will offer the option to increment the value using a button.


The next time SmartProperties is launched on this same document, this property can be indexed by clicking the “Index” button. It is not incremented until you click the button. This solution is very convenient for controlling when the index is incremented.