Answers.Body: <p>If you explicitly want a <em>Channel</em> of entries, then you should go with a number field. If, however, you'd use a <em>Structure</em> (with 1 level max), you'd be able to drag and drop entries and use that to order 'em.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: Ah ok i see now. But can i change a channel to a structure without loosing everything?
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Answers.Text: Good question. I would say you can, but I would conform with the P&T guys before you do it (or backup first)
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Answers.Text: @Tim No, you shouldn't lose any data converting a Channel to a Structure. Might be a good idea to back up your database just in case, though.
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Body: <p>What is the best way to set a logic order on a channel of entries. I'd like to be able to set the order of each entry (any unset can default to date afterwards).</p>
  
  <p>Would the best way be just a text field and enter a number? Or is there some other structure?</p>
  
Tags: <entries>
Title: Set Order of Entries
ThreadText: # Set Order of Entries
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2015-06-02)
  
  What is the best way to set a logic order on a channel of entries. I'd like to be able to set the order of each entry (any unset can default to date afterwards).
  
  Would the best way be just a text field and enter a number? Or is there some other structure?
  
  **Tags:** entries
  
  
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  ### Answer by username_1 on 2015-06-02. Score: 5 | Accepted answer
  
  If you explicitly want a *Channel* of entries, then you should go with a number field. If, however, you'd use a *Structure* (with 1 level max), you'd be able to drag and drop entries and use that to order 'em.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: Ah ok i see now. But can i change a channel to a structure without loosing everything?  
  > **username_1**: Good question. I would say you can, but I would conform with the P&T guys before you do it (or backup first)  
  > **username_2**: @username_0 No, you shouldn't lose any data converting a Channel to a Structure. Might be a good idea to back up your database just in case, though.  
  > **username_0**: Yes, it worked fine...  
  
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