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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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Sort by: The drop down displays a list of available fields and attributes in that level,
letting you select on which to sort. The field or attributes must be present for every
instance of the level you are searching on, or the task raises an error.
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Order: Choose Ascending (orders like a,b,c, or 1,2,3) or Descending (orders like 3,2,1
or c,b,a) order. If the Numeric sorting option is not checked, numbers are sorted like this:
"1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9".
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Numeric Sorting: Check to sort numerically instead of alphabetically (only supports
whole numbers. Currency with thousands separator and decimal points will not work). If
any non-numeric value is found in the field or attribute, in any instance of the level, the
task raises an error.
On Error Tab
For a description of the options on the On Error tab see "Using the On Error tab" on page92.
Comments Tab
The Comments tab is common to all tasks. It contains a text area (Task comments) that lets
you write comments about the task. These comments are saved when the dialog is closed with
the OK button, and are displayed in the Task Comments Pane.
Check the option Use as step description to display the text next to the icon of the plugin in
the Process area.
Metadata to PDI
The Metadata to PDI task takes the active metadata and generates a PDI using the information
in that metadata. It is generally used in conjunction with a PDF data file and is used to generate
the PDI file which is used by PReS Search when building, refreshing or rebuilding its
database.
For more information about Metadata see "Metadata" on page69.
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