# Limit number of records

## Limiting records

To limit the number of records:

1. Click on the **Limits** menu option
2. Choose the method of sampling the records. The default setting will be to use **All** records in the Data Grid.

   - **First** - will take the first N records.
   - **Regular Stratified Nth** - will take a sample using a regimented Nth.
   - **Random** - creates the sample using a random decision for each record.
   - **Skip First** - text box is used to optionally skip the first N records.
   - **Fraction** option lets you sample according to the fraction M / N.
   - **Percentage** option lets you sample according to a specified %.
   - **Fixed Total** option allows you to specify when to stop outputting records.