>Since you want this to be sequential and not skip any numbers, the only way to do it is to get the number when the record is inserted. But, how will you handle deletes?
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I decide on implementing the method of storing PK number in a separate table (as I actually do in my VFP application). The thread Sergey recommended seem to have the stuff I need. At least, this is what I am planning to do now. As far as deletes, not a problem. If a record is deleted the application has an audit trail which will indicate what happened to this or that number.
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