TOPIC: Order events by date, ignore category

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows a way to order the events list (not upcoming events) by date?
I know there's an option 'Event List Ordering:' but this sorts by category then by date.
We want a way to show our events so that you see the next event at the top of the list, regardless of what category it's in (assuming you opt to show all categories of events).

Example of what we get at the moment on the event list page:

Category Red
Event_A, 1st November 2012
Category Green
Event_B, 30th October 2012
Category Blue
Event_C, 31st November 2012
Event_D, 1st December 2012

The order we'd like is Event_B, Event_A, Event_C, Event_D

Even manual ordering does not allow this (though this would be a pain to use) as it still only sorts by date within the category.

We're not bothered about seeing the category within the list, just as long as users can filter the list using the category drop down box at the top of the list.

If I have to make code changes that's fine, but a little nudge in the right direction would be useful

There is not an option for this presently, but it's on "the list". Hopefully soon it'll be there!

Cool, after examining the code I'm more than happy to wait for it if it is 'on its way'

Check out this link from October 18, 2011

http://www.dthdevelopment.com/index.php ... =16&t=7813

At some point I'm going to need to take the time and make a hack for this feature.