String Sorts

[rfhall50]

I have a stirng array of about 300 names. I need to sort them to put them in alphabetical order. I have been trying to use the bubble sort example, but comaring and replacing in a string array seems to choke.

My data is in the format: lastname, Spouse1 & Spouse2

Do the "," and "&" pose problems to a string array ?
Does the "immutable" factor apply to string arrays ?

I'm learning but still struggling !

Thanks.
Bob

 

[kickaha]

Instead of using an array, why not put them in a list, the list has a sort member so you do not have to implement your own sort.

 

[rfhall50]

Thank You.... Sounds much easier. Can it be a multi-dimensional List ?

Bob

 

[kickaha]

You can have a list of lists, or a list of arrays, depending on your needs.

Lists are great :sign0188:

 

[Erel]

I also recommend you to use a List instead of an array, though you will not be able to sort a "multi-dimension" list. Only a list of strings (or numbers).