> The problem is though is > that it only takes the first two characters into > consideration when it sorts it, so when I add numbers > like 1, 17, 129, etc the 129 appears before the 17 in > the list.
Yuck. So it does, even in a linear list, even with numbers and no alpha characters. The only thing I can think of is to use your own sort routine and add the list items at specified points in an unsorted list. Is there an xtra that will do this better? Preg maybe? Cordially, Kerry Thompson [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]
