SORT Statement

Syntax

The purpose of this statement is to specify that the parts should be sorted with respect to their physical position before being compared for equality (and for increasing numbers). Several of the attributes can be given which means that sorting is done in the corresponding order. for example, suppose that

SORT = /CL_SHELL /AFT_FOR

For stiffeners on a deck this means that the stiffeners will be sorted first from center line against the shell. If two stiffeners have the same distance then they are sorted with respect to their position along the x-axis. Only when both of these conditions are fulfilled may they get the same position number.

(It should be observed that there are other criteria as well that may control the sorting, for example, the material quality (grade) as described in Case Specific Information as described below.)

This statement type is optional, that means, if not given no regard is taken to the physical position when comparing two profiles for equality.