Reusing the same sorting instructions (named sort)

If you often sort a database with the same criteria, you can easily reuse the sorting instructions by saving them as a named sort. You can also use named sorts to create reports.

To create a named sort:
1 Choose New Sort from the sort pop-up menu on the left side of the document window (except in Layout mode).
2 Type a name for the sort.
3 Create sorting instructions.

To use a named sort:
1 If you're not already in Browse or List mode, choose Browse or List from the Layout menu.
2 Choose the named sort from the sort pop-up menu.

To modify a named sort:
1 Choose Edit Sorts from the sort pop-up menu.
2 Select a sort from the list, then click Modify.
3 To rename the search, type a new name, then click OK.
4 Modify the sort criteria.

To delete a named sort:
1 Choose Edit Sorts from the sort pop-up menu.
2 Select a sort from the list and click Delete.

Related topics

  Sorting database records
Reusing the same find request (named search)

 
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