SORT
Syntax:
SORT DISKFACTOR n
SORT MEMORY nnnnnn
SORT DISKFACTOR n MEMORY nnnnnn
Use the following table as a guide when you want to use the SORT parameter.
Option |
Description |
SORT DISKFACTOR n |
where DISKFACTOR n is used to calculate the amount of temporary disk space for SORTing, as follows: sortdiskspace:= diskfactor * filesize In most cases, a DISKFACTOR of 2 is sufficient. Example: SORT DISKFACTOR 2 |
SORT MEMORY nnnnnn |
where MEMORY nnnnnn is the amount of main memory in A Series words that SORT can use. Example: SORT MEMORY 85000 |
You can put both DISKFACTOR and MEMORY on the same line, as in the following example:
SORT DISKFACTOR 3 MEMORY 200000
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