Sort Records by Field
Purpose 
Sorts the records in the current found set according to the context of a specified field.
Format 
Sort Records by Field[Ascending/Descending/Associated value list; <table::field>]
Options 
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Select Specify target field or Specify, select a field you want to sort by, and click OK.
Tip  You can double-click the script step in the list to specify the target field.
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Ascending displays data in ascending order.
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Descending displays data in descending order.
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Associated value list displays data in the order determined by the value list associated with the field.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server scheduled script 
Yes 
FileMaker Go 
Yes 
Custom Web Publishing 
Yes 
FileMaker WebDirect 
Yes 
Runtime solution 
Yes 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 12.0
Description 
Sorts the records in the current found set according to the context of a specified field, letting you create scripts that behave similarly to interactively using the shortcut menu in Table View. If you do not specify a field, the script sorts by the field that is active when the script runs. If there is no active field when the script runs, FileMaker Pro displays an invalid sort order alert.
Tip  You can find the records you want to sort (using Perform Find script step or Show All Records script step) before using this script step. You don't need to use the Enter Browse Mode script step or Go to Record/Request/Page script step after using Sort Records by Field.
Example 1 
Sorts the current found set by the active field. Can be started by the OnObjectValidate script trigger to maintain the current found set's sort order when field values change.
Sort Records by Field [Ascending]
Example 2 
Shows invoices for the current customer ID, with the most recent invoice listed first.
Find Matching Records [Replace; Invoices::Customer ID]
Sort Records by Field [Descending; Invoices::Invoice ID]
Related topics 
Sort Records script step
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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