sorting issue with the comma-delimited Issue database

Hi,

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong with the
query (and if so, please correct me); but, I'm having
some trouble getting a correct list of issues ordered
by 'issue #'. Generally speaking, I do get a list
of ascending order issues, but there will be a few
issues that are not in order.

1) Going to the bug database using the "structured
    query of issues database" option,

2) Select DEFECT+ENHANCEMENT+FEATURE+TASK+PATCH

3) Leave the rest of the options as given (default value).

4) Select "Sort by" Issue Number

5) Click on the "Submit Query" button.

6) The list as given is sorted properly.
    But clicking on "comma-delimited" button
    produces an ascending order list with some
    issues quite out of place. For instance,
    #630 is at the top of the list. The next
    issue is #599, then #571. It looks like it's
    in descending order right up till #409, after
    which it goes to an ascending order up until
    #876. Then it hits #795...etc. It's not exactly
    descending nor ascending. It looks like
    a group-based ordering but I can't figure out
    by what field it's ordering by.

Am I missing something? I realize it's not a big
deal as it's pretty much an aesthetic issue; but it
is a bit confusing (well, at least for me). Yes,

Any clarifications appreciated.

Edmund

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Received on 2009-04-14 08:56:36 CEST