How do I add an order by to server side code in my mvc View

Question

I would like to append to the first line '.OrderBy' and specify a field called 'OrderById'. I'm finding it confusing, i.e. Func & KeySelector etc, i've looked up some examples but not really getting anywhere, cannot find an example that suits what i'm trying to do.

        <% foreach (var item in Model.PaymentItemTotals)
        { %>
            <tr>
                <td><%= Html.Encode(item.Line)%></td>
                <td><strong><%= String.Format("{0:C}", item.AmountTotal)%></strong></td>
                <td><%= String.Format("{0:C}", item.Amount)%></td>
                <td><%= String.Format("{0:C}", item.AmountIndex)%></td>
            </tr>


         <% } %>

Many thanks in Advance

John

Answer 1

foreach (var item in Model.PaymentItemTotals
    .OrderBy(paymentItemTotal => paymentItemTotal.OrderById))

But consider doing this ordering either in your Model or Controller to make your view as stupid as possible.

Answer 2

 collection.OrderBy(o => o.FieldToOrderBy)

You may order on the controller before you pass it to the view.