Sorting datagrid column with a tricj?

[Klaus major-k]

Hi Bob,

> Am 02.11.2018 um 22:14 schrieb Bob Sneidar via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>:
> 
> There is no way I know of to have a datagrid sort by an invisible column and still show that it is sorted by a visible one. Every time the datagrid "redraws" it's going to update the appearance of the header to reflect the sort. 

I was afraid of that.

> If you want to force the sort when you populate the datagrid, then set the dgProp ["sort by column"] of the datagrid to the column you want, and then if the user sorts by a different column, well that's on them. 

We have a german app for Android and LC on Android still does not support "system date"! :-/
So I wanted to fake sorting a column with long german dates by sorting by a hidden column with an english date.
Will have to roll my own with list fields.

Thank you!

> Bob S

Best

Klaus


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