Array sort with XML Attributes

[_sudar1983_]

Hi All,

Windows / CS3 / JavaScript

1. I have XML Elements in Array, each Element have attribute called pg='34' like this, I want to sort this array using 'pg' attribute.

2. I am Reading all stories from indesign file, it is not coming with perfect alignment order (ie) First story coming from last page and second story coming from first page. I want to align the stories with layout order.

Regards,
Sudar

[_Dave_Saunders_]

Use a callback function with the standard JavaScript sort call. The function would be responsible for comparing the values of the pg attributes and returning -1, 0 or 1 to the sort function.

The general idea is described here (first hit on a Google search):

http://solutoire.com/2007/05/02/sorting-javascript-arrays/

Dave

[_sudar1983_]

Thanks Dave,

I have sorted using attribute, but in the second question Is it possible or not?

Regards,
Sudar

[_Dave_Saunders_]

You'll need to get the stories references into an array:

myStories = myDocument.stories.everyItem().getElements();

and the sort them based on the page numbers of the first text container.

So, yes it is possible.

Dave