Thanks everyone, I guess I'm going about this the wrong way! (see my code mid way down the page) As I said I'm still learning CGI, and this is my first undertaking. Is there a better way to execute the toggle_on command? If so what are my options?

The toggle_on comand in using the ControlX10 module from CPAN to activate some X10 components. Would it be better and less complicated to just create some sort of form and exexcute the command based on text input, or is it possible (I know anything is possible with Perl) to activate the sub-routine graphically (ie pushing a button, or clicking a hyperlink)?

Thanks again

In reply to Re: Calling a sub-routine in CGI by Anonymous Monk
in thread Calling a sub-routine in CGI by Anonymous Monk

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