Auto Counter for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Manage the numbering system automatically within your CRM system
A Smarter, Scalable & User-Friendly Numbering Solution
Soluzione Auto Counter add-on is a smart autonumbering solution built for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform needs.
Out-of-the-box auto-numbering in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform offers only the basics, such as simple prefixes, suffixes, and seed values. As businesses grow, the basics fall short. They need numbering systems that reset automatically, prevent conflicts across business units, and adapt to different record types.
To resolve these, the Soluzione advanced Auto Counter Add-On can be a smarter choice. It enables the generation of unique record identifiers based on attributes, supports multiple business units with their own independent schemes, and allows counters to reset automatically at intervals—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Additionally, users can even define multiple counters for the same record, bulk-generate identifiers, and maintain a full audit trail for compliance.
With Soluzione Auto Counter, you replace rigid formats with a flexible, enterprise-ready system that grows seamlessly with your Dynamics 365 and Power Platform environment.
Key Features of Auto Counter Add-On
Attribute-Based Numbering
Generate unique identifiers dynamically based on selected attribute values, ensuring context-specific record tracking.
Prefix and Suffix Customization
Customize identifiers with prefixes and suffixes to align with business conventions and enhance record categorization.
Audit Trail
Maintain a comprehensive audit trail of counter usage and resets to support compliance and traceability needs.
Configurable Reset Intervals
Allow users to reset counters at specified intervals, such as weekly, monthly, or annually, providing flexibility in record management.
Multi-Business Unit Support
Maintain distinct sequential numbering schemes for each business unit to prevent identifier collisions and ensure clarity across organizational structures.
Multiple Counters per Record
Ability to define more than one numbering sequence on the same record (e.g., three invoice numbers for one case).
Why Invest in Soluzione Auto Counter Add-On?
Choosing the right Dynamics 365 add-on ensures better productivity, compliance, and long-term scalability.
Go beyond the basics. With configurable resets, multiple counters per record, and business unit (BU)-specific numbering, you get capabilities that native auto-numbering simply doesn’t provide.
Designed for non-technical users, the add-on can be configured directly from the UI. No dependency on developers or complex scripts—just set it up and go.
With built-in subscription and trial tracking, you always know where you stand—making license management simple and transparent. design and launch responsive templates in minutes.
Developed by Soluzione IT Services, a Microsoft Gold Partner with more than a decade of experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, trusted by global clients.
Tired of fixing IDs and dealing with duplicates?
With Auto Counter, you won’t have to think about numbering ever again. It just works — and grows as your CRM grows.
How it Works?
Get started with Soluzione Auto Counter add-on without any hassle.
Install the Add-On
Import the managed solution into Dynamics 365. Once installed, SolzAutoCounter will appear in your solutions list.
Access Auto Counter Settings
Navigate to the Extensions area and open the Auto Counter to configure new numbering rules.
Access Auto Counter Settings
Navigate to the Extensions area and open the Auto Counter to configure new numbering rules.
Create a New Counter Record
Define the details such as Entity Name, Field Name, Current & Next Number, Prefix / Suffix, and Separator & Padding.
Save and Apply
Once configured, the users can create a new record in the selected entity. The counter automatically generates the unique identifier based on your setup.
Save and Apply
Once configured, the users can create a new record in the selected entity. The counter automatically generates the unique identifier based on your setup.
Why Do You Need an Advanced Auto Counter?
| Feature | Microsofts (Native) | Soluzione Auto Counter |
| Format Flexibility | Sequential number, random text, date/time placeholders | Includes all basics with attribute-based dynamic logic |
| Seed Control | ✔ via Web API or SDK | ✔ via UI + API if needed |
| Business Unit–Specific Schemes | ✘ Not supported — numbering applies system-wide | ✔ Separate counters per BU to prevent conflicts |
| Automatic Resets (Weekly/Monthly/Yearly) | ✘ Manual reset only via seed update | ✔ Configurable scheduled resets without coding |
| Multiple Counters per Record | ✘ One counter per field only | ✔ Define multiple counters (e.g., invoices, cases) |
| Bulk Generation / Import | ✘ Not available | ✔ Generate in bulk or pre-assign for imports |
| User-Friendly, No-Code Setup | Partial (maker UI) | Full UI-based setup for business users |
| Audit Trail & Compliance | ✔ Available | ✔ Tracks counter usage, resets, and ensures compliance |
| Subscription / Trial Expiry Management | ✘ Not included separately | ✔ Integrated license & subscription monitoring |
| Environment Portability (Seed persists) | ✘ No (resets upon deployment) | ✔ Configurable persistence across environments |
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Frequently Asked Question?
An auto counter in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform is used to generate unique, sequential record identifiers automatically. This helps organizations maintain structured IDs for cases, accounts, invoices, or any custom entity—reducing manual errors, preventing duplicates, and improving compliance. The Soluzione Auto Counter Add-On takes this further with advanced options like attribute-based numbering, configurable resets, and business unit–specific counters.
Yes. The Auto Counter Add-On integrates seamlessly across the Microsoft Power Platform, ensuring that your numbering rules extend consistently across Dynamics 365 and Dataverse entities.
The default numbering system in Dynamics 365 CRM supports basics such as prefixes, suffixes, and seed values. At the same time, the Soluzione add-on for auto-numbering in D365 and Power Platform offers advanced capabilities, including multiple counters per record, periodic resets (weekly, monthly, yearly), audit trails, bulk generation, and no-code setup. This makes it a more scalable and enterprise-ready solution than the native feature.
The Soluzione Auto Counter Add-On is built to prevent conflicts. It generates numbers dynamically based on entity, attributes, and business unit rules. This ensures that record IDs remain unique and collision-free.
Yes, the Soluzione advanced auto counter is one such external source designed to fully support both out-of-the-box and custom entities in Dynamics 365 CRM, allowing users to work without any restrictions or rigidity.
Yes. The Auto Counter add-on is solution-based and built on supported Microsoft frameworks. This ensures numbering configurations can be migrated across environments (Dev, UAT, Production) and carried forward during system upgrades. Unlike the default numbering, which often loses seed values, Soluzione’s add-on offers consistent portability and version resilience.
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