Understanding Sorting in Shelf

Shelf offers flexible sorting options to help you organize your assets efficiently. This guide explains how our sorting system works and how to use it effectively.
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Sorting Options:

Sort by:

- Name
- Date Created
- Date Updated

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Sort Direction:

- Ascending (A to Z, oldest to newest)
- Descending (Z to A, newest to oldest)

How Sorting Works:

Sorting by Name:

Assets are sorted alphabetically based on their names.
The sort is case-sensitive: uppercase letters come before lowercase (e.g., "Asset" before "asset").
For alphanumeric names, characters are compared from left to right:

Numbers are treated as individual characters, not whole values.
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Example order: Asset1, Asset2, Asset11, Asset20, AssetA, AssetB

Sorting by Date Created:

Assets are ordered based on the date and time they were added to the system.
Ascending: Oldest assets appear first.
Descending: Newest assets appear first.

Sorting by Date Updated:

Assets are ordered based on the date and time they were last modified.
Ascending: Assets with the oldest updates appear first.
Descending: Assets with the most recent updates appear first.

Tips for Effective Sorting:

Consistent Naming: For best results when sorting by name, use consistent naming conventions for your assets.
Leading Zeros: When using numbers in asset names, consider using leading zeros (e.g., Asset001 instead of Asset1) to ensure proper numerical ordering.
Recent Changes: Use "Date Updated" sorting to quickly find assets that have been recently modified.
Inventory Management: "Date Created" sorting can be helpful for tracking your newest or oldest assets.

Future Improvements:

We're continually working to enhance our sorting capabilities. Upcoming features will include natural sorting for numbers and case-insensitive options.
If you have any questions about sorting or suggestions for improvement, please don't hesitate to contact our support team.

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