Here's one way to do the sort (attached).
As far as log output, see
Tools | User Options | Output -> Logging of step starting events (for the Output pane) or
Tools | Application Options | Logging (More) -> Text Format Logging Options (for text log files).
http://www.kinook.com/VisBuildPro/Ma...putuseropt.htm
http://www.kinook.com/VisBuildPro/Ma...ingmoreopt.htm