How do I format a job mask?

Organization

A mask is a series of symbols that represent a pattern for formatting job numbers. The mask can include the job number and job type.

Use these symbols to create a mask:

• Use N to represent a number (0-9).

• Use A to represent a character (A-Z).

• Use X to represent any valid character.

• Use T to represent a one or two-digit code for a job type.

• Use a period (.), dash (-), or forward slash (/) to separate segments.

Examples

Set up the job mask

1. Open Connect Project Accounting > Organization > Organization.

2. Click the padlock, located at the end of the Job Number Mask field, to edit the field. Then, use the Job Number Mask field to enter a mask.   

Use the N to represent a number (0-9), A to represent a character (A-Z), X to represent any valid character, and T to represent a job type. Use a period (.), dash (-), or forward slash (/) to separate segments in the mask.

Important! Use a mask that allows you to format the longest job number recorded in the database.