> Defining New Record Sorts

Follow these steps to define new record sorts.

1. Open the form to sort.

2. Choose View | Easy sort from the menu bar. Datastream 7i displays the Easy sort dialog box.

3. Click New. Datastream 7i clears the Easy Sort dialog box.

4. Sort name—Enter a name for the sort. You must enter a sort name before entering sort criteria.

5. Sort by—Select a field by which to sort, and then select either Ascending or Descending to select the sort order.

6. Then by—Select another field by which to sort, and then select either Ascending or Descending to select the sort order.

7. Click Save to save the sort for future use. Datastream 7i saves the sort by the specified name.

8. Click OK. Datastream 7i sorts the records and returns to the form.