How to order the page number for grids so they logically follow a line feature

Question

I trying to build a grid that follows a line feature. The shape of my line is disrupting the order for the page numbers. How can I build a grid that will order itself based on where the line begins and ends instead of the grids ordering themselves from left to right.

BobBooth1 · Answer

You might try dividing the line into segments and numbering these, then spatial-joining the line segments to your grid. The grid cells get the numbers. Then delete all the non-numbered cells. You're left with the numbered cells along the line.