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$ModuleNumber

$ModuleNumber
gives the current serial number to be used for local variables that are created.

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$ModuleNumber is incremented every time Module or Unique is called.

Every Mathematica session starts with $ModuleNumber set to 1.

You can reset $ModuleNumber to any positive integer, but if you do so, you run the risk of creating naming conflicts.

Basic Examples (2)

Each use of Module increments $ModuleNumber:

You can reset $ModuleNumber:

Applications (1)

Properties & Relations (1)

$SessionID Temporary

How Modules Work

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