> Without allowing me to dynamically define the selection, I 
> would have to hard code every possible sorting column?  Not feasible or 
> pratical.  With the ability to pass variable values from the outside, I
sure was hoping 
> to reduce the complexity not increase it.

You could try making the sort expression an external entity referenced from
the stylesheet.

Mike Kay


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