> David Essex wrote:
> ...
>> Perhaps first we should agree on what this SORT
>> utility should be able to do.
>>
>> I think it should perform the following tasks.
>>
>> 1)
>> Sort ASCII char-sets on descending/ascending fields,
>> with the ability to remove duplicates.
>> 2)
>> Reformat input records (before sort).
>> Reformat output records (after sort).
>> 3)
>> Sum numeric fields (packed, binary, zone decimals { EBCDIC binary ?})
>> 4)
>> Some form of omit-include conditionals.
>
> Well, I sincerely hope we would be able to sort on ANY field type.
I don't have a manual, but if memory serves me, the sort fields must be
alpha-numeric.