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+# OpenTools_Ordernumber
+
+This is a module to modify the order, invoice, shipment and credit memo numbers in Magento. Many variables and counter options are available in the format string.
+
+## Installation
+
+Install via [modman](ssh://open-tools.net@open-tools.net/var/www/open-tools.net/private/git/Magento_Ordernumber/):
+
+```
+$ cd <magento root>
+$ modman init # if you've never used modman before
+$ modman clone ssh://open-tools.net@open-tools.net/var/www/open-tools.net/private/git/Magento_Ordernumber/
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+Visit *System -> Configuration -> Sales -> Customize Order Numbers* and set it to Yes to enable custom numbers for certain number types. All configuration is done there, there is no separate component or view available.
+
+## Usage
+
+Note that it's disabled by default.
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+app/code/community/OpenTools/Ordernumber/
+app/etc/modules/OpenTools_Ordernumber.xml
+app/locale/en_US/OpenTools_Ordernumber.csv
+app/locale/de_DE/OpenTools_Ordernumber.csv
+var/connect/OpenTools_Ordernumber.xml