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    #1

    Multi field sort

    I have a set which consists of a date table as the parent and a work order table as the child. They are linked by a date field. This is designed to track schedule for my technicians. I have a form which has a embedded browes containing the work order info. I have several buttons which do a quick sort on various fields but what I can't figure out how to do is create a button that will do a multi field sort on two fields without going thru the multi sort dialog box. Basically a quick sort button with two fields.

    Any ideas for a script or operation would be greatly appreciated.

    Kyle
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    #2
    RE: Multi field sort

    Only two specific fields?

    Always in the same sort sequence?

    -- tom

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      #3
      RE: Multi field sort

      Yes, same fields, same order.

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        #4
        RE: Multi field sort

        Then why not put a button on the form and have it run a predefined query? The query wouldn't have a filter expression, but it would have an order expression. Might that be the ticket?

        -- tom

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          #5
          RE: Multi field sort

          I tried that without success. It would send the form to the first parent record and still not sort the child right.

          I was creating the query form the set, not the child table.

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            #6
            RE: Multi field sort

            Ok, since there are dozens of possibilities here, how about uploading a working model with an explanation of how you want to fix it ? Just attach a zip file containing your database (trimmed down) and a text file explaining what you need, in detail).

            -- tom

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              RE: Multi field sort

              Tom,
              Heres a zip file, wodate.zip. I loaded the tables in a test database and it seemed to work.

              As you will see there are several buttons that will sort the embedded browes (Work order info) by tech, time or zip.

              I would like a button that will do a multi sort by tech first and then time slot.

              I've tried queries, indexes and attempting to record the multi sort dialog box with no success.

              Thanks, Kyle

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                #8
                RE: Multi field sort

                Kyle,

                Unzip the attachment to an empty folder. Create a test database there, and then 'add' the tables and sets.

                I've put a button on your 'Day_Schedule_Lookup' form which does what you want. It's labelled 'Tech_Time'.

                For future reference please specify the particular form you are trying to modify when posting sample databases to the board. In this case I had to open and play with all your forms before I finally find the one that you were referencing in your message. Took longer to find the form than to produce the script. Action Scripting is great!

                -- tom

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                  #9
                  RE: Multi field sort

                  Well, it would help if I actually attached the file, now wouldn't it?

                  Here it is.

                  -- tom

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                    #10
                    RE: Multi field sort

                    Tom

                    You're a live saver. Works like a charm. That was about the only command I didn't try.

                    Sorry for not mentioning the form, I will keep that in mind for the future. It's the first time I have used the message board.

                    Thanks again

                    Kyle

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                      #11
                      RE: Multi field sort

                      Kyle,

                      thanks for the report. I'm glad it's working as you want.

                      There's no reason to apologize, I just wanted to suggest a tip to make things easier next go around, and to help you understand why. Ok?

                      It takes a while to find the right balance between too much detail and not enough. This is made more difficult by the fact that we know a lot about our own applications, but others haven't got a clue. Even though I've been doing it a while now there are plenty of times when I miss it, too.

                      Good luck with your project.

                      -- tom

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