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Sort

Sort data based on the column you specify, and sort in ascending or descending order. Use the Sort tool when you want to organize your data so you can better understand it.

Figure 10. Sort tool example
Sort tool example


Input

The Sort tool requires one data input.

Configuration

Use the following configuration options to help create your Sort configuration.

Configuring the Sort tool

  1. Go to the Pipes module from the side navigation bar.

  2. From the Pipes tab, click an existing pipe to open, or create a new pipe. To create a new pipe, read the Creating a pipe documentation.

  3. In your pipe, add your data source.

  4. Click symon_add_icon.png +Tool.

  5. In the search bar, search for Sort. Click + Add tool.

    Tip

    You can also find the Sort tool in the Organize section.

  6. Connect the tool to your data set.

  7. In the configuration pane, under Sort by, select the column that you want to sort.

  8. Under Ascending - Descending, switch the toggle to sort your data either in ascending or descending order.

    Note

    The default sort is descending, which results in the data accumulating backwards.

    Tip

    If your data has the Period column, you can sort it based on the end date of each period.

  9. Under + New sort criteria, click to add another sort configuration.