Sort Rowset field values without using rowset.sort or sortscroll

Hi dudes,
any one tell me the different ways to sort a rowset values ie, single field or more than one field without using Rowset.sort or Sortscroll() method. i tried some ways but not get the optimum solution.

My first question to you would be why you want alternatives for Rowset.sort or Sortscroll.
Your question doesn't describe your true issue or motive to search for alternatives for delivered PeopleTools Apis & Buildin Functions.

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