Sort where
Description
Specify where the data should be sorted.
Discussion
Data in a List control can be sorted in one of two locations. If the data shown in a List is downloaded and served locally, client-side sorting is sufficient. However, if the List Control is Paginated, sorting records on the client when the user clicks a column heading makes less sense. In this situation, you would want the list to sort on the server.
Each field in the List Layout can be configured individually to sort using the following behavior:
- Option
- Description
- ClientSide
Data is sorted in the browser using JavaScript. Only data that has been downloaded to the device will be sorted.
- ServerSide
A callback is made to the server to sort the data. This behavior is recommended if the List is Paginated.
- Javascript
Use this option to specify your own JavaScript code to execute when the user taps on a column heading.
If all fields should be sorted on the server, such as in a Paginated List, the Server-side sorting property on the Data Source tab can be used to configure all fields to sort on the server.