Our current system uses the same database for multiple variations of the same data so we get a list that looks like
- phonenote-21314
- note-21315
- invoice-21316
- quote-21317
- todo-21318
- note-21319
- order-21320
The type of note changes with a common counter. Vs each separate system having it's own potentially overlapping number.
- tck-1000
- inv-1000
- quo-1000
If it isn't possible or practical, fine. You never know until you ask.
Remember, not a programmer. Just a guy with idea's.