o (Sort Values Ascending) Processing Code

The o processing code sorts the values in the specified attributes in ascending order. The values are sorted when the item is filed.

While this can be used in the correlative attribute of an attribute-defining item, it causes the screen to refresh with each value added. To prevent this from occurring, it is advised that this processing code be placed on the correlative attribute of the file-defining item using the format listed below.

First Form: Attribute-Defining Items

System Processors	Update
Code Type	Attribute Defining
Dictionary Attributes	Input Conversion

Syntax

After a value is entered, the screen redisplays with the value placed in ascending alphabetic (a-z) order.

The sort does not take place until a value is added to an attribute. If the processing code is added to an existing attribute, the attribute can be displayed and filed without the attribute getting sorted. If a value is added, the attribute is sorted.

Second Form: File-Defining Items

System Processors	Update
Code Type	File Defining
Dictionary Attributes	Input Conversion

Syntax

o{;}attribute.number{;attribute.number...}

Parameter(s)

attribute.number

Attribute to sort in ascending order.

In file-defining items, the o processing code may only be used in the correlative attribute. The first semicolon is optional.

If you attempt to file or restore a sort values-ascending (file-defining items) in an FSI file-defining item, it will be commented-out with an asterisk (*).

This processing code is supported only from the VME.

When the item is filed, the value in the attributes specified by the attribute number is/are sorted and replaced in ascending alphabetic (a-z) order. If an attribute is not already sorted, adding this processing code sorts the attribute the next time the item is filed.