Hi
(1) I have used the search terms "perl how-to read memory buffer" and "perl how-to read memory buffer -file".
Can you be a bit more explicit with your use case ? what exactly you are trying to achieve by copying the content to your buffer by Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V.
(2)I would prefer to create a small rudimentary X11 input form. Is that possible with perl?
I'm only making a suggestion. Try X11::XCB. You should check on metacpan for your need
(3)...I those cases, I copy the title of the page and begin to laboriously transform the title as I have shown.
Try HTML::LinkExtractor..Again what exactly is your requirement ? Is it to simplify the transformation of the page/title into the format mentioned ?
There are n number of string manipulation functions available like join, pack and an exhaustive list in perlfunc.
I think you need to first come up with a basic flow diagram design OR pseudo code(better) to convey your understanding, and update/rewrite your post with the same, you would get better answers, else you will be constantly iterating and revising your perl code.

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In reply to Re: How to read from text previously copied into memory buffer into perl script? by perlron
in thread How to read from text previously copied into memory buffer into perl script? by daggett

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