Render Queue order

This has bugged be for a very long time. Is there a way to have the current or lastest file put to the top of the render que instead of the bottom? I always have to use the mouse to pull down the slider bar, just to access and change the settings. I end up with lots of files in there, and always have to delete the old files for quick access to the new ones.
Currently using AF 5.0
it might be simple, so open to your help.
thx
Inger

Of course it involves soem programming knowledge, but you might find something suitable on sites like AEnhancers.com or AEScripts.com...
Mylenium

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