Dataset sortby

PURPOSE

Sort a DataSet by given field, dim, and set.

Synopsis

[B,index] = sortby(A,field,dim,set,direction)

Description

Allows sorting of a DataSet on any field associated with the data.

Inputs

• field = name of the field to sort.

'axisscale'

'class'

'classid'

'label'

• dim = dimension (mode) of field to use.
• set = set (column) to use.
• direction = direction to sort, 'ascend' or 'descend'.

Examples

[B,index] = sortby(A,'labels',1,2,'descend')

See Also

dataset_sortcols, dataset_sortrows