From: Howard Roberts <howardroberts@...>
Date: 2008-07-22T04:09:06+09:00
Subject: Re: Grouping/Sorting an Array of objects

Pe単a, Botp wrote:

> try,
> 
>   @data.sort_by{|rec| [rec.date, rec.class, rec.name]}
> 
> or something like that.

Something like that is probably what I need, because the app doesn't 
like that line for me.
> it would be nice if you can post some sample data so we can test it 
> immediately. i'm a slow typist ;)
some sample data and pseudo code is here: 
http://ruby.pastebin.com/m24b5e03

The output I'm trying to achieve would look like the following, listing 
first the date, then the information all of the first objects , and then 
all of the second objects for that date:

7/18/08

9:00 AM - Orientation
Location: Conference Room
Welcome, review agenda, and brief Q&A

7:30 AM - First Event
The Smiths invite you for a casual breakfast at Grumpy's

7/19/08
8:00 AM - Workshop I
Location: Room 106
Boring, all day presentation by Dr. Jones


7/20/08
6:00 PM - Second Event
The Jones invite you for a Sociable Dinner at La Nepolara's

7/21/08
8:00 AM - Workshop II
Location: Room 108
Yet another boring, all day presentation by Dr. Jones

2:30 PM - Wrap-Up
Location: Room 108
Summary, Q&A, and lots of free goodies

7:30 AM - Third Event
The Smiths invite you for a casual Breakfast at Mel's

1:00 PM - Fourth Event
Dr. Jones and Staff invite you for a Business Lunch at The Krusty Krab


> kind regards -botp
Thank you kindly for replying and a for any suggestions you might offer.

Howard

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