# A unique request counter (for the whole application) is automatically incremented after each request. Can’t we use a process request counter?

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**Created:** [March 21, 2005, 8:38pm UTC](https://discuss.workflowgen.com/t/a-unique-request-counter-for-the-whole-application-is-automatically-incremented-after-each-request-can-t-we-use-a-process-request-counter/337 "2005-03-21T20:38:27Z")\
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The default request number is unique and process-independent, thus allowing compliance with Quality programs such as ISO9001-2000 certification.

However, as of WorkflowGen version 4.1, you can use request counters relative to a process.

Three counters are available per process, and are available through WorkflowGen macros (action IN parameters):

- `Request.Relative Id` (process request counter never reinitialized)

- `Request.Month relative Id` (process request counter reinitialized to `1` every month)

- `Request.Year relative Id` (process request counter reinitialized to `1` every year)

For more information, see the [Macros](https://docs.advantys.com/workflowgen-administration-module-reference-guide/macros) section in the [WorkflowGen Administration Guide](https://docs.advantys.com/workflowgen-administration-module-reference-guide).