index sorting by numbers with decimal points

[Rick Quatro]

Hi Phoenix,

I use a similar algorithm, but in this case, you should be padding the just
portion before the decimal point with zeros.

9.3[0000009.3]
750.350[0000750.350]

I use a FrameScript script to do the padding so it is automated and
painless. If you can send me a sample document, I will give you a price on a
script. If you don't have FrameScript, the cost is 25% off this week. Please
let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thank you very much.

Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
585-659-8267
rick at frameexpert.com

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Using FM 9.2.
 
Is there an easy way to sort numeric index entries with decimal points...?
As the reference page exists, my numerics are sorted according to the number
appearing as the first number to the left of the decimal point - that
results in my numbers not sorting correctly. For example, 9.3 appears after
750.350 because 9 is larger than 0. My current fix is to pad with zeros the
numbers in my marker box by following the actual marker text with brackets
enclosing the number to be sorted with the padded zeros. For example,
750.350[75000350] and 9.3[90000003]. My books contain up to 100 legal
statutory references and this process is tedious and incredibly time
consuming. Any ideas?
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