Number Ranges

Overview

Uslimato uses sequential number ranges for two key identifiers:

• Asset Tags — unique identifiers assigned to each asset (e.g. AST-000001)
• Movement Numbers — sequential IDs for asset movement processes (e.g. MOV-000001)

Both number ranges have a finite capacity determined by the number of digits in the format template. When a range approaches capacity, Uslimato provides early warnings so you can take action before running out of numbers.

Asset Tags

Asset tags are configured in Settings > Asset Tags. The tag format uses a template with sequential digits:

Template	Capacity	Example
{PREFIX}-NNNNNN	999,999	AST-000001
{PREFIX}-{YYYY}-NNNN	9,999 per year	AST-2026-0001
{PREFIX}-{TYPE_CODE}-NNNNNN	999,999 per type	AST-LAP-000001

The number of N characters in the template determines how many unique tags can be generated.

Movement Numbers

Movement numbers follow the format MOV-NNNNNN where the digit count is determined by the movement counter configuration. Each tenant has its own independent counter that increments with every new movement.

Monitoring

Uslimato continuously monitors the usage of both number ranges as part of the automated consistency checks. The system tracks:

• Current count — how many numbers have been used
• Maximum capacity — determined by the digit count in the format
• Usage percentage — current / maximum

Warning Thresholds

Level	Threshold	Notification
Warning	80% used	Yellow banner on Dashboard
Critical	95% used	Red banner on Dashboard

When thresholds are breached, alerts appear on the main Dashboard and are also visible to the platform team.

Auto-Extension

Uslimato can automatically extend number ranges when they approach capacity. This feature is enabled by default and can be configured in Settings > App.

When auto-extension is active:

1. The system detects when usage reaches 95%
2. The format template is automatically extended by adding one digit (e.g. NNNNNN becomes NNNNNNN)
3. Existing tags/numbers remain unchanged
4. New entries use the extended format
5. An audit log entry records the change

Disabling Auto-Extension

If you prefer to manage number ranges manually, you can disable auto-extension in Settings > App > Auto-extend number ranges. When disabled, you will still receive alerts but must manually adjust the format template before the range is exhausted.

Configuration

Viewing Current Status

The Dashboard shows active number range alerts when thresholds are breached. For detailed status, the platform team can review the current state.

Adjusting the Format

To change the asset tag format (and thus the available range):

1. Go to Settings > Asset Tags
2. Modify the template to include more N digits
3. Save the changes
4. Optionally regenerate existing tags (caution: this replaces all existing tags)

Best Practices

• Keep auto-extension enabled unless you have a specific reason to manage ranges manually
• Monitor Dashboard alerts regularly
• Plan for growth: start with at least 6 digits (NNNNNN) for most organizations
• Use year-based templates ({YYYY}) to naturally reset counters annually