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set to 5, a 100 document job file will be divided into 5 sequences of 20 documents
each.
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The following rule: Determine if a new sequence starts or if the current one ends.
For each Metadata level, the current value of the specified Metadata attribute/field is
compared with the one in memory. If they are different, either a new sequence starts
or the current sequence is ended. The next sequence starts with the next Metadata
level being processed. For details see the "Rule Interface" on page895.
Metadata Sorter
The Metadata Sorter action task allows Metadata to be sorted sequentially on three different
levels, alphabetically or numerically. It also allows sorting in ascending and descending order.
For more information about Metadata see "Metadata" on page76.
Input
Any data file with accompanying Metadata.
Processing
The order of the Metadata is changed in accordance with the rules set forth in the task's
properties.
Output
The original data file is output, along with the modified Metadata.
General Tab
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Group: Sorts the Metadata by group.
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Document: Sorts the Metadata by document.
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Data page: Sorts the Metadata by data page.
For each parameter, three columns are available: Sort By, Then by, Then by (again). This lets
you sort your document level in three different orders sequentially. Sorts are always done from
left to right, top to bottom, giving you a total of 9 sorting possibilities.
When you click on either of the sort boxes, a small pop-up displays the following options:
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