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Originally Posted by Randy Chase
Just sort on the SN.
It would make it easier to see a linear progression as the list gets longer.
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So, I am getting ready to clean up the Registry and make some changes.
Please let me know what you think of the following:
I will no longer display(!) the VIN in the compilation. I will provide the serial number portion only.
I plan on converting the database to include the complete build date (found on your sticker inside the driver's side door). Right now I only include the build month and get the year from the VIN, a bad assumption on my part.
For the compilation display, I will sort on the new build date. I will watch to see if the serial numbers are sorted correctly as a result and make changes if this is not(!) true.
What other sorted displays do people want to see besides chronological order? Does anyone want a general search capability? Are there any format or data entry changes people want to see?
Finally, the tough decision. I am still leaning towards wanting to have the full VIN when a new entry is created. I want to include the check digit. The reason I want to make it difficult(?) is to keep fake data from being entered. I know most of us could create a full list of legitimate numbers but hopefully if you are smart enough to do that you won't. Whereas the less intelligent might want to but will find it too difficult. Am I being overly paranoid? Since I will not be displaying the full VIN, most of you should feel comfortable doing this?
Should anyone want the VIN on display, I can always provide a check box that causes the checkdigit to be a blank when displayed. In any case, I will not provide the full VIN to anyone beyond the data entry stage.
Thoughts before I burn the midnight oil?
Michael