SortExpression Element (RDL)
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Contains the expression by which to sort the data.
Datatype Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Data type and length |
String |
Default value |
None |
Element Relationships
| Relationship | Element |
|---|---|
Parent elements |
|
Child elements |
None |
Remarks
Only standard aggregate functions, like Sum, can be used in a sort expression.
Aggregate functions are evaluated using the default scope defined in the SortExpressionScope element. You can also specify a scope parameter for the aggregate function, but it must be equal to or contain the SortExpressionScope.
References to report items cannot be used in a sort expression.
See Also
Reference
Report Definition XML Elements
Report Definition Language XML Schema
Report Definition XML Elements
Concepts
Report Definition Language Data Types
Other Resources
Using Report Functions in Expressions (Reporting Services)
Development (Reporting Services)
Sorting Data in a Report