> Yes there is - but for each column rather than combining columns, which is better because the secondary sort method need not even be in a column.
> 1. Select a column to make multiple sort
> 2. Click the "Column Info" icon in tool bar (or use Customize->Columns->Modify Column...) menu command
> 3. Enter the second sort rule in the field for secondary expression
> When sorting by that column, it will sort first by column expression. For those that have the same order, it will sort by the secondary expression. For your case:
> 1. Select "Birth Place" column and use #2 above to modify the column
> 2. Enter BIRT.DATE into secondary expression
> All those born in the same place will now by sorted by their birthdate for that place.
> John
> On May 7, 2012, at 11:26 AM, SparkMan wrote:
>> Just for thoughts, is there any way to do a multiple column sort on
>> the index?
>> i.e. Click on "Birth Place" column heading then Command Click Birth
>> Date column heading?
>> this would allow a researcher to both alphabatize the by Place of
>> Birth and date sort so the places would be in date order.
>> Sparkgapper
