Is there a way to in SQL to sort outline numbers to retain the
"natural order" state?

E.g.:

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.10

Shows up now as:
1.1
1.10
1.2
1.3

Is there any way to use recursive functionality to check for longer
outline numbers (i.e., like 1.1.1.1.1)?

-J

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