# Keep distinct exact identifiers

Create a separate tag for 17 without changing the tag for 000017.

Source: https://help.smartfact.ai/tagbench/guides/separate-identifiers

Audience: Operator

## Keep distinct exact identifiers

1. **Make an informal observation tag**

   Make an informal observation tag.

   This lesson uses a synthetic item. A reviewed tag records an observation only; it never holds stock, isolates equipment or grants approval.

2. **Keep the exact item code**

   Keep the exact item code.

   Enter 000017. Scanning only fills the code; it creates no tag until you deliberately review the note.

3. **A repeated scan creates no extra tag**

   A repeated scan creates no extra tag.

   Enter the same code again. You remain in the capture step; a repeated reading never creates a new tag.

4. **Describe what needs attention**

   Describe what needs attention.

   Continue to the observation. The identifier remains exact, including its leading zeroes.

5. **Choose an observation reason**

   Choose an observation reason.

   Review storage asks someone to look at the item; it is not a stock or safety decision.

6. **Record what you saw**

   Record what you saw.

   Keep the note factual and clear. It is a local claim, not an authenticated audit.

7. **Add a readable description**

   Add a readable description.

   The description helps someone read the tag; it never changes the exact captured identifier.

8. **Declare the observed location**

   Declare the observed location.

   This location is the writer’s claim, not live inventory or proof of where the item is now.

9. **Create one reviewed tag**

   Create one reviewed tag.

   The genuine domain code freezes revision 1. Review its exact identifier and wording before downloading.

10. **Start a separate tag**

   Start a separate tag.

   A new tag requires another deliberate review. The first tag remains in the list.

11. **Keep 17 distinct from 000017**

   Keep 17 distinct from 000017.

   The code 17 is separate exact text. The app never pads or merges it into the first item.

12. **Describe what needs attention**

   Describe what needs attention.

   Continue to the observation. The identifier remains exact, including its leading zeroes.

13. **Create the distinct second tag**

   Create the distinct second tag.

   Create a second reviewed tag deliberately. Both exact identifiers remain in the local list.

14. **View the first item again**

   View the first item again.

   The first tag and its note remain in the same local project.

[Watch or practise this chapter](https://help.smartfact.ai/tagbench/demo?guide=separate-identifiers&chapter=separate-identifiers)