> From: SRU (Search and Retrieve Via URL) Implementors [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > On Behalf Of Ashley Sanders > Sent: 05 January 2006 13:59 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Sorting in CQL > > >>> ignoreCase > >>> respectCase > > > > > > Surely one of these is unnecessary ?. > > If so, then one of: > > ascendingOrder > descendingOrder > > would also be unnecessary. Actually I think we need all > four so the user/programmer can be explicit in her intentions > and need not rely on a default that a server may or may not > have implemented. So you are implying 3 states : ignoreCase respectCase serverDefined - which is represented by nothing Fair enough, we just need to say so. Bill ************************************************************************** Experience the British Library online at www.bl.uk Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. Adopt a Book. www.bl.uk/adoptabook The Library's St Pancras site is WiFI - enabled ************************************************************************** The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the [log in to unmask] : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. **************************************************************************