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- From: libh@Jane.UH.EDU
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- Subject: Sorting/Printing
- Message-ID: <1992Aug20.022202.2349@menudo.uh.edu>
- Date: 20 Aug 92 02:22:02 GMT
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- I am working on a project for a friend that requires me to sort a large file
- of records (2000+ entries generally) that will change from month to month as he
- gets updates so I can never be certain of the number of records. I would
- appreciate any suggestions on sorting the file. Right now I am debating on how
- to treat it as a large array on disk and sort it as if it were in memory, but I
- also realize that it would be VERY slow. Any suggestions would be greatly
- appreciated.
- Also, can someone tell me how to send escape codes to the printer. I haven't
- had a reason until now but he wants the sorted file printed out in condensed
- print. How do I send the 'chr(27) + ??' (the basic version) to the printer. I
- tried sending the character 27 + value but it just gave me the ascii equivalent
- letter rather than changing the printer setup. Thanks alot in advance for any
- help on either question....
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- * | What do I see? *
- * | I see time as it affects all things . . . *
- * John White | Human flesh withers and dies before my eyes. . *
- * | Flowers bloom only to fade . . . *
- * Libh@Jetson.uh.edu | Trees drop green leaves, never to regain them *
- * | In my sight. . .it is always winter. . .always night *
- * | -- Raistlin -- *
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