yaz_sort
Sets sorting criteria
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voidyaz_sort
resourceid
stringcriteria
This function sets sorting criteria and enables Z39.50 Sort.
Call this function before yaz_search.
Using this function alone does not have any effect. When used in conjunction
with yaz_search, a Z39.50 Sort will be sent after a
search response has been received and before any records are retrieved with
Z39.50 Present (yaz_present.
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id
The connection resource returned by yaz_connect.
criteria
A string that takes the form field1 flags1 field2
flags2 where field1 specifies the primary attributes for
sort, field2 seconds, etc..
The field specifies either a numerical attribute combinations consisting
of type=value pairs separated by comma (e.g. 1=4,2=1)
; or the field may specify a plain string criteria (e.g.
title. The flags is a sequence of the following
characters which may not be separated by any white space.
Sort Flags
a
Sort ascending
d
Sort descending
i
Case insensitive sorting
s
Case sensitive sorting
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Sort Criterias
To sort on Bib1 attribute title, case insensitive, and ascending you
would use the following sort criteria:
If the secondary sorting criteria should be author, case sensitive and
ascending you would use: