Renumber all member records

This article explains how to renumber all member records in your database.

Why would you do this?

If you already have preprinted barcode #s that you purchased before Gym Assistant then you may need to shift your membership #s to a range that will not conflict with your barcodes. Some membership systems use the barcode as the member's only identification number, but Gym Assistant has two numbers for each member: a membership number and a barcode (scancode) number. The membership # stays with a member forever (think a person's social security #). The barcode # however is disposable (think about a person's phone #). The SSN lives forever, but phone #s change often.

Backup your data first! Be sure to backup your data before renumbering members. 

• Select Special Features from the Utilities menu.
• Select Custom Command from the list and click OK.
• Enter the command "renumber all members" (without quotes) and click OK.
• Click Yes to confirm.
• Backup your data when prompted, if you have not done so already.
• Enter the New Beginning Membership Number and click OK.
• Enter the word "renumber" (without quotes) and click OK.

Note that his process will take a considerable amount of time, so be patient.