# API call not able to read it **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask for Help\ **Created:** [March 18, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/api-call-not-able-to-read-it/71768 "2024-03-18T16:20:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
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> [@How do I create an auto-incrementing row number with Glide Tables?](https://community.glideapps.com/t/how-do-i-create-an-auto-incrementing-row-number-with-glide-tables/39572): > > This is a question that comes up a lot, so creating this topic to use as a reference. Typically, there are two distinct use cases when it comes to auto-incrementing row numbers. Use Case 1: – We need to generate a Part Number, or an Order Number, or an Employee ID. Once the number is generated, it should never change, even if rows are deleted. – The general approach for this use case is to maintain a static counter, use it to craft a suitably formatted ID, and increment it by one every time… Have you tried this method? --- _[View the full topic](https://community.glideapps.com/t/api-call-not-able-to-read-it/71768)._