LotusScript sorts a Lotus Notes document collection

LotusScript sorts a Lotus Notes document collection

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Using this LotusScript code, I can sort a Lotus Notes document collection using a specified field, such as text/date/number, as the key.

This example shows entries in ascending order, but the array sort within the function can be extended.

Note: The comment within the code explains what happens as the code goes into effect.


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This was first published in October 2008

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