When using the Create auction items from single donations (1 Donation : 1 Auction item) auction creation path (See Which Auction Path Do I Need QRC for more info), the Silent Auction Pro™ software, by default, attempts to assign numbers in an uninterrupted sequence. If there are more donations than available sequential numbers, the software displays a message advising you to either allow interleaving of auction item numbers or select a different starting number.
Numbering auction items in an uninterrupted block is important when items require specific section or table assignments. Perhaps you have a painting and you need a spot where the table is against the wall, or an item requires access to an electrical outlet. You can assign specific ID numbers to these items using either the Auto-create or Bundling methods. For items that can be placed anywhere, you can have the auto-create automatically assign ID numbers from the next available slot by selecting the checkbox.
Suppose you previously created auction items A1, A4, and A6. You now have four individual donations to convert to auction items and want Silent Auction Pro to automatically assign the next available numbers starting with A2. Check the checkbox and select 1 for the Starting Auction Item Number. Silent Auction Pro will automatically assign these four new items as A2, A3, A5 and A7.