> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.advantys.com/workflowgen-administration-module-reference-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.advantys.com/workflowgen-administration-module-reference-guide/workflow-applications/counter.md). # COUNTER ## Overview The **COUNTER** workflow application allows you to easily manipulate a counter in a loop. ## How it works The application requires the `COUNTER` parameter, which will be incremented or decremented depending on your choice. ## Parameters

Parameter	Type	Direction	Description
`COUNTER`	NUMERIC	IN	Counter to manipulate
`DEFAULT_VALUE`	NUMERIC	IN	Counter default value; defaults to `0`
`INCREMENT`	NUMERIC	IN	The increment value; defaults to `1`. The value can be negative.
`RESET`	TEXT	IN	Indicates whether the counter should be reset to the default value
`RESET_AT`	NUMERIC	IN	Indicates whether the counter should be reset when the specified value is reached
`HAS_RESET`	TEXT	OUT	Returns `Y` or `N` to indicate whether the counter has been reset

## Examples ### Single increment #### IN

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`0`

#### OUT

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`1`

### Single decrement #### IN

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`0`
`INCREMENT`	`-1`

#### OUT

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`-1`

### Simple reinitialization #### IN

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`8`
`RESET`	`Y`

#### OUT

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`0`
`HAS_RESET`	`Y`

### Reset to a specific value #### IN

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`8`
`DEFAULT_VALUE`	`5`
`RESET`	`Y`

#### OUT

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`5`
`HAS_RESET`	`Y`

### Reset when target value is reached #### IN

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`3`
`DEFAULT_VALUE`	`0`
`RESET_AT`	`4`

#### OUT

Parameter	Value
`COUNTER`	`0`
`HAS_RESET`	`Y`