The most obvious way to do that is to parse the XML data into an array and then use the normal array sort functions :- http://uk.php.net/manual/en/function.xml-parse-into-struct.php Rob. -----Original Message----- From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of birgunj birgunj Sent: 25 May 2008 05:58 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: i need help about xml. Dear All, i send request to web sevices as xml and result returned in the xml.but i want when result return in xml,it should return in sort order based any one of the xml element. how do we do this ? if any body has any idea or matterial please share with us. thanks in advance to all. humayoo *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 ***********************************************************************************