LR 5.6 Sorting photos - Sort by file name?

Is there a way to sort the photos by file name?  The files seem to be in a random order in the filmstrip.  They stay in this order or reverse order when using Sort above the filmstrip.

On the toolbar above the filmstrip there is a dropdown menu to the right of “sort” where you can choose file name. Press the T key once or twice to show/hide the tool bar if it can’t be seen immediately.

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    I will look elsewhere and not to a Photoshop product.
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