Generate Student Numbers {SNAPP-4}

The use of modulus 11 student numbers on the system is optional.

If the validation “11” of modulus 11 student numbers is de-activated in option {SMNT-1b1}, any unused number can be used for a new student number.

When this option is selected, the system will first ask for “Start with (U)ser Defined Number or (L)ast Number Generated”. The user is given the choice to generate only modulus 11 numbers. If the system is set to operate on modulus 11 numbers, on average only every eleventh number will be used. In order to generate 100 valid numbers, the difference between the first and the last number should be about 1100. Please note that the system does not keep a record of numbers already generated; this control must be exercised outside the system. The system does, however, keep control of the highest student number, which has actually been allocated to a student under option {SMNT-7}.

It is often found useful to reserve the first two digits of the number for the year of first registration of the student. This is, however, not a requirement of the system.

It may be prudent to use the computer-produced list as a control list, by writing down the names of the applicants against the numbers as they are allocated. This would avoid the problems caused by duplicate student numbers.

NOTE: When using the Last Generated Student Number to generate new student numbers, the user should please ensure that before running this option the user knows what the last generated number is for the year that will be used in this option. The Last Generated Student Number can be found at {SMNT-7}.

Prompt Text ^{* an item between square brackets [ ] is the default answer}	Type & Length
When (U)ser Defined Number then enter:
Start with (U)ser Defined Number or (L)ast Number Generated.	A1
Start Student Number	N9
End Student Number.	N9
Generate only modulus 11 numbers? (Y/N).	A1
When (L)ast Number Generated then enter:
Enter Year for which Student Numbers Must be Generated.	YYYY
Enter End Student Number.	N9
Generate only Modulus 11 Numbers? (Y/N).	A1
Update Start Student Number (SMNT-7) with Last Number Generated (Y/N)	A1	This will now update SMNT-7 with the last Student number generated.

Sort Order	Per	Comments
	Per student number.

System Select
	Numbers between the range provided in the option.

Example:

Processing Rules
	No special processing rules.

Date	System Version	By Whom	Job	Description
02-Aug-2007	v01.0.0.0	Magda van der Westhuizen	T137175	New manual format.
02-Oct-2008	v01.0.0.0	Magda van der Westhuizen	t152511	Update manual: Language Editing: Juliet Gillies.
10-Dec-2014	v03.0.0.0	Charlene van der Schyff	f201230	Updated with new image and new parameter for updating SMNT-7