How do I sort a column in a table in Jaspersoft Studio?

[profjavadev]

Hello,

I am using Jaspersoft Studio 5.5.1. I have a table in my report that has say 3 columns. I want to be able to sort column a, followed by column b, followed by column c.

I am not asking for click-to-sort capability after the report is generated. I am simply trying to get my report sorted during generation time. The documentation is useless in that if I search for the word 'sort' I find nothing. The other questions on this forum have to do with click-to-sort.

 

Thanks in advance!

[jasperreportsuser]

On the Dataset and Query Dialog page there are tabs at the bottom (Fields, Parameters, Sorting, Filter Expressions, and Data Preview).  You can add a field on the Sorting section.

Alternatively you could add an Order By to your Query if you are using SQL.

[david.tessierlive.com]

I still need help with this. I'm using Jasper Studio 6.11 and I have created sort fields. The Designer doesn't let me drag them anywhere, and simply adding them as described below, doesn't make the column headers clickable. I've been looking all over the internet and can't find this feature! Is it only in the commercial verison or something? I'm using Jasper Studio Community.

[djohnson53]

You should ask your own version of this as a fresh question.  It will be seen by more folks ( other tips )