uniquecounter

Generates unlimited unique numerical values through specialized counters that can be independently named and tracked.

Overview

Provides a robust solution for maintaining distinct numerical sequences in documents where traditional LaTeX counters might be insufficient or limiting. The package is particularly valuable when:

Multiple independent counting sequences need to be maintained throughout a document
Counters must exceed LaTeX's traditional numeric limitations
Unique identifiers are required for complex document elements
Automated numbering systems need to be implemented across different document sections or components

Commonly used in large technical documents, database-driven content generation, and automated document processing where unique identification is crucial.

Getting Started

To use uniquecounter, include it in your document preamble:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{uniquecounter}

Examples

Creating and using a unique counter for document elements.

\section{Using Unique Counters}

% Create a new unique counter
\UniqueCounterNew{myspecialcounter}

% Get unique values from the counter
First value: \UniqueCounterGet{myspecialcounter}

Second value: \UniqueCounterGet{myspecialcounter}

Third value: \UniqueCounterGet{myspecialcounter}

% Create another counter for a different purpose
\UniqueCounterNew{anothercounter}

First value from second counter: \UniqueCounterGet{anothercounter}

Fourth value from first counter: \UniqueCounterGet{myspecialcounter}

Using unique counters to generate IDs for cross-referencing custom elements.

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{uniquecounter}
\usepackage{hyperref}

% Define a custom environment with unique IDs
\newcounter{boxcounter}
\newenvironment{custombox}[1]{%
  \stepcounter{boxcounter}%
  \def\boxid{box-\theboxcounter}%
  \hypertarget{\boxid}{}%
  \noindent\textbf{Box \boxid: #1}\par\medskip
}{%
  \par\medskip
}

% Command to reference a box
\newcommand{\boxref}[1]{\hyperlink{#1}{Box #1}}

\begin{document}
\section{Document with Custom Boxes}

Let's create some custom boxes with unique identifiers.

\begin{custombox}{Important Information}
This is important content in the first box.
\end{custombox}

\begin{custombox}{Additional Notes}
This is the second box with different content.
\end{custombox}

You can refer back to \boxref{box-1} or \boxref{box-2} using the unique IDs.

\end{document}