Sorting application folders

hi there,
i think i can answer this myself but just in case my head ain't right, how
can you sort an application folder, ie. have the sub-folders at the top
alphabetical then the application objects at root sorted alphabetical.
cheers,
paul.

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''Pat L [[#answer-679152|said]]''
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''FredMcD [[#answer-679014|said]]''
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