"... data will be stored in flatfiles ..."

I highly recommend that you consider DBD::SQLite instead. Then, when the time comes to switch to a "real" relational database, the process will be much smoother. Also, read A Guide to Installing Modules for information on installing modules in your user space when you don't have root access.

' then turns to me and says "Can your program do that?!?"'

Sure it can ... with the right tools and little work on your behalf. If this were my problem, i would store the data in either a relational database like MySQL or Postgres, or SQLite - then, you can transform that data into HTML, XML, XHTML, an Excel spreadsheet (via Spreadsheet::WriteExcel), YAML ... whatever. Check out DBD::AnyData - you can even use it on a flat file. The CPAN has plenty of 'toys' to make this a fun project. I hope you can find the enjoyment out of putting these Lego™ blocks together, especially in time for the holidays. ;)

jeffa

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B--B--B--B--B--B--B--B--
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(the triplet paradiddle with high-hat)

In reply to (jeffa) Re: HTML::Table - Advice please by jeffa
in thread HTML::Table - Advice please by meetn2veg

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