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How to sort objects in a class

building semantic layer
#1

Hello

I would like to sort the objects in individual classes in Designer. Is there any way I could do it.

The users want it like this, since its easier for them to search for the objects while creating a report?

Appreciate any help

Thanks
Namit

namitrs :us: (BOB member since 2006-11-28)

sort objects in a class
#2

The sort feature is called “drag and drop”. :wink: Drag the objects into the desired sort order. That’s the only way to get them in the sort order that you want. 8)

MichaelWelter :vatican_city: (BOB member since 2002-08-08)

#3

yeah, I know the ‘drag n drop’ way :smiley: . But it will be crazy to do, that even for abt 400 objects…
So am trying to find a much less labour intensive way

Thanks for your reply though

namitrs :us: (BOB member since 2006-11-28)

#4

Maybe there is a nasty hack that would involve modification of BO repository data. But it’s possible only for BO v6 and below. Not possible in BO XI.

Anyway, sorting objects in a class brakes default hierarchy. So it’s not considered as a best practice to sort objects.

Marek Chladny :slovakia: (BOB member since 2003-11-27)

#5

I would argue that using default hierarchies is not a best practice. :wink:

MichaelWelter :vatican_city: (BOB member since 2002-08-08)