Parts 1 - The Compleat Botanica

Compleat Botanica - Specimen number
Basic specification
Visible name Specimen number
Typical usage
Visible display type
Data entry view Identification view
Storage details
Using the software Specimen Columns
The specimen number is a pseudo-unique identifier for the specimen record. It is automatically
assigned using the customization rules in force at the time the record is created.
It is intended to be unique, but it may not be if you explicitly override its default value.
The specimen number is displayed using a simple text box. Although it is referred to as a
"number", in fact it may contain letters as well.
SQL name SpecimenNumber
Storage type A text value up to 20 characters in length.
Import / export notes
When importing and exporting the column name for this item is SpecimenNumber.
When importing with the Merge option, the existing value of this item will be completely overwritten by the value specified in the
input file.