Counter element serves the dynamic numbering of records in the loop. It can be used in the following cases:
to number the repeatable structural blocks (which usually are organized in Collection Containers). For this, place the Counter into the Collection Container;
to number the rows in the Dynamic Table. For this, place the counter in the required cell of the table.
Use the Data tab to set the corresponding values about its display in the Data tab:
Number format:
Arabic numerals
Roman numerals
Letters
Delimiters:
none (display a number as-is: 1, 2, 3, etc.);
dot (display a number with dot: 1. , 2. , 3. , etc.));
brace (display a number with brace: 1) , 2) , 3) , etc.).
Starting from: the serial number to start from. Only Arabic numerals are accepted regardless of the number format selected.
Use the Style tab to adjust the font and background color of the element, and any other styles needed.