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Can anyone tell me how to convert an alpha numeric value to a number (dec, int, whatever), so i can use that field to sort by in numeric order?

example:

TABLE FILE Z1
PRINT
PRI/A3
NAME/A100
STORY/A8
REQ/A8
REQ_TYP/A2
REQ_DT/MDYY
DUE_DT/MDYY
REQ_BY/A25

BY LOWEST PRI NOPRINT

The PRI/A3 (priority)data ranges from 1 through 310, and sorted this way is recognized as alpha numeric and out of order (by numerical standards)

A3 output 1,100,110,2,220,230 ect....

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Tim

Use a DEFINE as below.


DEFINE FILE Z1
PRI_INT/I11 = EDIT(PRI);
END


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Another option, depending on the contents of the field, is to change the format of the field in the master file.


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Outstanding, thanks Chuck


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