I asked around and crazyinsomniac suggested a sample data and layout example to help explain what I am asking for, so here it is: 
data.dat
--------
id|picture|name
1|seans.gif|Sean Shrum
2|steves.gif|Steve Shrum
3|dianas.gif|Diana Shrum
4|marthas.gif|Martha Shrum

Laying out the about data in a straight 1 x format is simple, I can do this myself without the aid of a templating module like:

1 - PICTURE - Sean Shrum
2 - PICTURE - Steve Shrum
3 - PICTURE - Diana Shrum
4 - PICTURE - Martha Shrum

...but what I want to be able to do is place X records in a row. The layout would be defined in a record template but ultimately would allow me to produce something like (if I wanted 3 to a row): 

   PICTURE           PICTURE            PICTURE
1 - Sean Shrum   2 - Steve Shrum    3 - Diana Shrum

    PICTURE
4 - Martha Shrum

I'm half-way tempted to just code the thing myself. I already do page nesting via s// using tokens and field replacements via field tokens. This is simply a issue of knowing when to insert the /TR tag. But I regress...is there a module that would allow me to do something like this. I have looked over the HTML::Template documentation and from the looks of it, it cannot do this sort of layout.

If I am incorrect, please point me to a sample template and code snippet that demonstrates this implementation. Granted, HTML::Template would be great since it was a easy install. However, if I am correct, can someone point me to a module that acheives this. I have no issues with dropping HTML::Template like an IPO from a new internet company (in todays market) to switch to something else.

TIA - All input is welcome.

======================
Sean Shrum
http://www.shrum.net

In reply to Grouping multiple records in a row...templating ? by S_Shrum

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