SORT-MERGE/XL General User's Guide (32650-90883)

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SORT-MERGE/XL Commands
RESET
RESET
The >RESET command is used to correct errors made in the specification of keys. When
entered, it nullifies all existing >KEY commands.
SYNTAX
>RESET
DISCUSSION
If an error is made while entering specifications within the >KEY command enter >RESET.
Then issue a new >KEY command with the correct key specifications.
EXAMPLE
The following example shows the key data item specifications for a sort on data located in
character position (column) 12, and is 11 characters long:
:SORT
HP32214A.01.00 SORT/3000 THU, JUN 4, 1987, 10:20 AM
© HEWLETT-PACKARD CO. 1986
>INPUT EMPLOYEE
>OUTPUT COMPANY
>KEY 11, 13
>RESET
>KEY 12, 11
>END