Customized Sort for Cross-Tab Row

Question

I have a simple Cross-Tab on my report that needs to be sorted in a static Row order.
My cross tab has 1 Row (Name) and 1 column (Total Sales).
  Currently the CrossTab sorts the Name Alphabetically (ASC). But I need to specify a specific order.  I have added a numeric field to my table and I assign a numeric value to the last names so that I might be able to sort the Name Row based on my "CustomSortOrder" numeric field.
Currently it looks something like this:
A
B
C
D
E
I want it to be: (numeric value behind the scenes)
C (1)
D (2)
E (3)
A (4)
B (5)
ALL OTHERS (9999)
I cant seem to figure out where I need to set this.  I have tried adding a group to the report. I have tried setting the Report Sort order.  I am out of ideas.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi Jimmy,
Here's what you need to do :
1) Go to the Crosstab Expert > Remove the existing 'name' field from the 'Row'
3) Add the numeric field as the 'Row'
4) Select the Row > Group Options > Options Tab > Customize Group Name Field > Use formula as a Group Name > Click the formula button beside and use this code:
If {numeric_field} = 9999 then "All Others"
else
{Name_Field}
-Abhilash