I have a MySQL database and am able to use a PERL cgi script to output search results to my browser in plain text. However, what I want to do is to use an existing HTML file (a template with header, some text, etc.) and integrate the search results into a designated space within that file and output the resultant page to my browser when the cgi is called.

I haven't been able to find any information as to how to accomplish my mission so I am seeking your help. The use of PERL with databases is completely new to me. Any help that anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to contact me at pbservices@earthlink.net that would be fine as well. Thanks, Milt Spain

In reply to Integration of SQL Search Results Into An Existing HTML Template by Milti

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