If the Sort transformation is in a dynamic mapping, the Sorter transformation might contain generated ports. You can parameterize the sort keys. Create a sort list parameter that contains a list of ports to sort by.

On the

Sort

tab of the transformation properties, choose

Specify by Parameter

. Click

New

to create a parameter.

The following image shows the

Parameters

dialog box:

Choose ports or generated ports for the sort keys. You can choose an ascending or descending sort type.

You can manually enter port names. Type the port name in the

Default Value

field and click

Add

. The Developer tool adds the port name to the sort list.

The following image shows the

Sort

tab after you configure a parameter for the sort keys: