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Sort node
Sort items by a field, ascending or descending. Numbers sort numerically, text alphabetically. Learn how to configure it, map inputs and outputs, run a test and resolve common errors.
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What this node does
Sort items by a field, ascending or descending. Numbers sort numerically, text alphabetically.
Use Sort as a clearly defined step in an anymize workflow.
- Processes one input.
- Provides one output for following steps.
- Runs as a regular step in the flow.
Set up the node
- 01Open a workflow and add Sort from the node catalog.
- 02Complete the required fields and map values from previous steps.
- 03Run the node with a small test record and inspect its output.
- 04Connect the successful output and activate the workflow after an end-to-end test.
Operations and modes
Sort has one focused purpose. Its available settings appear when you select the node.
Settings
| Field | Meaning | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sort field | Configure this value in the node panel. | Standard |
| Order | Choices: Ascending (A→Z, 0→9), Descending (Z→A, 9→0) | Standard |
| Import version | Configure this value in the node panel. | Standard |
| When values are equal | Checks more fields in this order when the preceding values are equal. | Standard |
| Treat dots as part of the name | Reads customer.name as one complete field name. When off, it reads name inside customer. | Standard |
Inputs and outputs
| Input | Meaning | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Receives the complete result from the previous step. | JSON |
| Output | Meaning | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Makes the result available to the next step as JSON. | JSON |
Example and test run
Test-run example: begin with a small, recognizable record. Inspect the output and only map fields that are present there.
Test-run example
{
"input": "value"
}Access and security
Before activation, review which data enters this step and what its output contains.
Store keys and credentials in the protected connection manager. Never paste them into normal workflow fields, test data or descriptions.
Troubleshooting
- No output: inspect the latest run and confirm that the previous node returned the expected fields.
- Empty variable: open the previous step output and use a field name from the real test data.