Sort Array Controller or Table

Scripting Forums AppleScriptObjC and Xcode
#1

I have an array controller bound to a table view (cell based) with arrangedObjects and Model Key Path is self. It is a single column, no headers. When data is loaded into the array controller I want it to be sorted alphabetically or when displayed in the table view sort it then. Table is read only so nothing ever gets added. I thought there may be a way to accomplish this without code but haven’t found it yet. Anyone know how to sort without headers showing?

#2

You need to set the sort descriptors of the array controller (setSortDescriptors:). But given nothing gets added, it would be easier to just sort the data yourself.

#3

I can sort the data then pass it to array controller. Thanks!

   
set my arrayControllerData to sortAList_(theList)
 
on sortAList_(theList)
        set anArray to current application's NSArray's arrayWithArray_(theList)
        return anArray's sortedArrayUsingSelector_("compare:")
end sortAList_
#4

FWIW, if you’re running a relatively recent version of the OS you’re likely to run into trouble if you keep using the underscore syntax from 10.8 – there’s a good chance Xcode will start ignoring your action handlers.

It also suggests you’re not using an external editor to write your code, which tends to make life more difficult.