As others have noted, we can't provide good answers to your vague questions until you present us with something more concrete. You've already explained that you are not a programmer, which is good because it helps us provide answers at the appropriate level.

To help us help you, we'd like to see your specific problem clarified with a sample script that you've written that we can run. Hopefully, these links clarify:

• How do I post a question effectively?
• Short, Self-Contained, Correct Example

> Another question: is there a good CPAN module to use to input it into an array of hashing as already implemented in the script, I have no idea what to look for.

As a general caution, I wouldn't go rushing to download CPAN modules just yet. Though CPAN is great, there are hidden snags. What if the CPAN module has a security vulnerability? What if the author abandons it? How quickly can you isolate/troubleshoot a bug in its code?

So I'd recommend first trying to solve your problem using core Perl and core Perl modules. After you post that attempt here, we can advise on whether a CPAN module is appropriate.