Re^2: Script fails to insert text and appends it towards the end of file.

Hi GrandFather, there is indeed a database involved. I am using Perl to run multiple instances of a finite element software. So, it requires the input files to be updated for every run, using values from the database.

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Re^3: Script fails to insert text and appends it towards the end of file. by GrandFather (Saint) on Nov 22, 2020 at 20:05 UTC
In that case wouldn't it be more efficient to add a table or tables to the database rather than work with external temporary files? Optimising for fewest key strokes only makes sense transmitting to Pluto or beyond	[reply]
Re^4: Script fails to insert text and appends it towards the end of file. by Bod (Parson) on Nov 22, 2020 at 23:24 UTC
In that case wouldn't it be more efficient to add a table or tables to the database... Or even dynamically create a temporary table or tables from within the code.	[reply]