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// Ensures that the specified array to hold form elements exists. // This function is needed because browser(s) only automaticaly creates an array // when there is more than one form element with the same name.

I had similar problem with one of my CGI scripts where I had to deal with multiple drop down and radio boxes. The way I was able to make sure that my CGI would always get an array of elements is by simply inserting a hidden form element with the same name. In addition, I also marked a single selection (in the select box) as default. For example, if you had a select field 'foo_choices', you'd need to add this hidden field:

<form ... >
<input type="hidden" name="foo_choices">
Make a foo choice:
<select name="foo">
<option > ...  <!--- leave one option pre-selected by default... --->
</select>
</form>
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So, when the form is submitted, you'll always have at least two instances of the 'foo_choices' parameter sent to your CGI. The CGI module, seeing this, will build an array. Frankly, I didn't have to resort to complex JS scripts to make this work.

I hope this helps somewhat in your noble effort to reduce the JS rubbish and leave more to Perl! ;-)

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