array.sort
Sort the elements of an array object according to a test
Description
Each pair of entries is output, the user compares them and then passes a 1 (left is > right) or a 0 (left is <= right) to determine a final sorted order.
Discussion
Similar to array.map and array.reduce, as the object iterates over the elements of the array, send a value to the rightmost inlet to finish processing each pair, until the final result is determined.
Arguments
None.
Attributes
simple[int]
Simple sorting mode
Possible values:
0 = 'Off'
1 = 'Ascending'
2 = 'Descending'
Common Box Attributes
annotation[symbol]
Sets the text that will be displayed in the Clue window when the user moves the mouse over the object.
background[int]: 0
Adds or removes the object from the patcher's background layer.
adds the object to the background layer, removes it. Objects in the background layer are shown behind all objects in the default foreground layer.
color[4 floats]
Sets the color for the object box outline.
fontface[int]
Sets the type style used by the object. The options are:
plain
bold
italic
bold italic
Possible values:
0 = 'regular'
1 = 'bold'
2 = 'italic'
3 = 'bold italic'
fontname[symbol]
Sets the object's font.
fontsize[float]
Sets the object's font size (in points).
Possible values:
'8'
'9'
'10'
'11'
'12'
'13'
'14'
'16'
'18'
'20'
'24'
'30'
'36'
'48'
'64'
'72'
hint[symbol]
Sets the text that will be displayed in as a pop-up hint when the user moves the mouse over the object in a locked patcher.
ignoreclick[int]: 0
Toggles whether an object ignores mouse clicks in a locked patcher.
jspainterfile[symbol]
JS Painter File
patching_rect[4 floats]: 0. 0. 100. 0.
Sets the position and size of the object in the patcher window.
position[2 floats]
write-only
Sets the object's x and y position in both patching and presentation modes (if the object belongs to its patcher's presentation), leaving its size unchanged.
presentation[int]: 0
Sets whether an object belongs to the patcher's presentation.
presentation_rect[4 floats]: 0. 0. 0. 0.
Sets the x and y position and width and height of the object in the patcher's presentation, leaving its patching position unchanged.
rect[4 floats]
write-only
Sets the x and y position and width and height of the object in both patching and presentation modes (if the object belongs to its patcher's presentation).
size[2 floats]
write-only
Sets the object's width and height in both patching and presentation modes (if the object belongs to its patcher's presentation), leaving its position unchanged.
textcolor[4 floats]
Sets the color for the object's text in RGBA format.
textjustification[int]
Sets the justification for the object's text.
Possible values:
0 = 'left'
1 = 'center'
2 = 'right'
varname[symbol]
Sets the patcher's scripting name, which can be used to address the object by name in pattr, scripting messages to thispatcher, and the js object.
Messages
bang
Reprocess previously received arrays and trigger output.
int
Convert an incoming integer to an array, then process as described for the
message.- value
[int]
(inlet1)
As you compare each two elements of the array, send the comparison result to the rightmost inlet.
float
Convert an incoming floating-point number to an array, then process as described for the
message.- value
[float]
list
Convert an incoming list to an array, then process as described for the
message.- list-value
[list]
anything
Convert an incoming list to an array, then process as described for the
message.- list-value
[list]
array
Pairs of array elements will be output from the second and third outlets. Compare them and send the result to the rightmost inlet, sending a 1 if the left is greater than the right, or a 0 if the right is greater than or equal to the left. Finally, the object will output the sorted result. The input array is not modified, but a sorted copy is output.
cancel
TEXT_HERE
dictionary
Wrap an incoming dictionary object in an array, then process as described for the
message.- dictionary-value
[list]
string
Wrap a string object in an array, then process as described for the
message.- string-value
[list]
See Also
Name | Description |
---|---|
array | Create or duplicate an array object |
array.filter | Output elements of an array matching a condition |
array.map | Perform an operation on every element of an array object, replacing elements in-place |
array.reverse | Reverse the order of elements in an array object |
coll | Store and edit a collection of data |
zl.sort | Arrange a list in alphanumeric order |