Generate auto name for sales order as random digits only without letters

[abduljalyl]

Hello Guys,

Could you please advise if it is possible to generate random digits only in naming series or any other way.

Thank you
Abduljaleel

[clarkej]

I would say yes that is doable -

Possibly this library 9.6. random — Generate pseudo-random numbers — Python 2.7.18 documentation might work, where the integer sequence does not repeat. You may want to browse frappe/naming.py at develop · frappe/frappe · GitHub

As you say, a server side script with the naming_series you require that implements the ‘autoname’ method for the SalesOrder DocType.

[tmatteson]

It’s doable. By combining @clarkej random python library and the autoname function you won’t have to do any checking for duplicate names, though you’ll need to error handle it I think.

Here’s how I approached it - take out the business logic and drop in the randomization function.

Custom Doctype Naming Series Code Snippet

Sometimes the naming series options just aren’t that great. I wanted to bring some of the specific variables from the record into the title. Here’s what I came up with: def before_insert(self): # adds meaningful_name naming series name_key = self.var_1 + " - " + frappe.utils.data.formatdate(self.var_date) + " - " + self.var_2 + " - .###" self.meaningful_name = frappe.model.naming.make_autoname(name_key, self, self) Link to my personal use case/ example. Add a varia…

[tmatteson]

Hi @abduljalyl, Let me walk you through how I’d approach this. You’ll need beginner python skills and some patience.

1. Use the before_insert function to:
   A) Generate your random number
   B) Assign that random number as part of your autoname key
   C) Generate the name key:
   self.meaningful_name = frappe.model.naming.make_autoname(name_key, self, self)
2. Add a docfield called meaningful_name, which should probably be hidden. Set the Auto Name in the Doctype to:
   field:meaningful_name
   

Good luck and post your results back here so that others can benefit from your efforts.

[abduljalyl]

Thank you very much, I will try it and get back to you.

Abduljaleel