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Difference between logical sorting and standard sorting?


As of version 6.22 there are two sorting methods for the explorer file list, but what is the difference between logical sorting and standard sorting?



Logical file sorting is often referred to as digit sorting, or numerical file sorting! 

1.) ... The logical sorting and standard sorting!
2.) ... Can I turn off / disable the logical file name sorting?
3.) ... Why the logical file name sorting in the Explorer list view?
4.) ... Is the logical file sorting by digits slower than standard file sorting?



1.) The logical sorting and standard sorting!

The logical sort compares two strings (character sequences). Here, however, digits in the character strings are recognized as numeric content and not treated as text. This test is also case-insensitive.

Long story short, here in the picture you can see the main difference in the sorting types!

1. The logical file sorting 

2. The standard file sorting

( ... see Image-1 Point 1 and 2 ) 

Here is a folder with over 1000 numbered folders  On the

left is "The logical file sorting"

Right is the "The standard file sorting"

Please use the last:► directory printout program for MS Windows


(Image-1) Difference between logical sorting and standard sorting!
Difference between logical sorting and standard sorting!

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2.) Can I turn off / disable the logical file name sorting?


Yes via the Dir-Print-OK menu 

View ► Logical file sorting

(... see Image-1 Point 1 and 2) 

(Image-2) logical sorting and standard sorting!
logical sorting and standard sorting!

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3.) Why the logical file name sorting in the Explorer list view?

While the default sort works well in most cases, files with names containing digits are intuitively sorted by counter. For example, the contents of a folder containing files with numeric suffixes would typically look like this:



My-File-1.pdf
My-File-10.pdf
My-File-15.pdf
My-File-2.pdf
My-File-21.pdf
My-File-3.pdf
My-File-4.pdf



But you would prefer to see a result like this:
 


My-File-1.pdf
My-File-2.pdf
My-File-3.pdf
My-File-4.pdf
My-File-10.pdf
My-File-15.pdf
My-File-21.pdf



4.) ... Is the logical file sorting by digits slower than standard file sorting?




Of course, a more complex file sorting is more time-consuming than a simple alphabetical file sorting. The comparison is not just based on characters. So '3' > '13' and then also alphabetically.

But it also works for decimals!

 







FAQ 28: Updated on: 20 May 2022 05:29 Windows


► ► ► ► ... more information about the software DirPrintOK     

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The file attributes are not displayed in the file list?


Its easy to display the file attributes to see them in the file list or in the file list printout on Windows 11, 10, and MS Server Everyone knows the:
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When print set smaller font, so more of the directory tree fits on the page?


When printing under Windows, you can adjust the font or the aspect ratio Zoom in Directory Print of DirPrintOK Content / solution / tip: 1. Adjusting
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How can I set up printer, or the page at the directory printout?


You can set up the printer, or even the page at the directory printout and the Windows printing options are also saved Contents / Solution / Tip: 1.
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Can I filter certain file types in the folder contents printing?


It is often the case that you only need certain file types or file extensions for the printout, in Directory Print OK it is very easy Content / Print-Solutions
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How can I print only the directory tree / folder structure?


Printing the directory structure is very easy on Windows, not only in the new Windows 11 and 10, but also in the old operating systems, such as. 8.1 / 8.0
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Can I print all lists and folder contents from the Explorer view on Windows 11, 10, ...?


Yes As a rule, you can also print all the lists and folder contents displayed in the Explorer. Content / Solution / Tips: 1. The printing of folder
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How can I select the columns for the directory print out?


The columns to be printed for the directory expression can be selected in DirPrintOK , similar to the system file manager MS-Explorer. Content: 1. Column

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  1. I have been using your free program for some time and I am very satisfied. Thanks very much. Unfortunately, for example, the listing of a series of folders from 01 to 344 is not reproduced in the intended order: the number 10 is followed by 100 and not by 11; 109 is followed by 11; 119 is followed by 12 etc. At the end of the list are the remaining two-digit numbers. How can I sort the folder listing in the software program in the correct order? I would be pleased about a feedback.
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