Passing variable in a hyperlink to a Perl script

I am creating a web site where I want to have a hyperlink that executes a Perl script. At the same time, I want to pass along a variable inside of the hyperlink that the Perl script can use when it executes.

I don't want to use a form unless it is necessary.

The hyperlink might look like this:

<a href=get_info.pl?variable="chicken">I like fried chicken</a>

So, when the user clicks on the link, the Perl script named "get_info.pl" would know that the variable equals "chicken".

Any suggestions or tips are appreciated.

Thanks,

Tony

Aug 24 '07 #1

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KevinADC

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use the CGI module to parse the query string:

perldoc: CGI module

Aug 24 '07 #2

widevision7

I understand that I need to use the CGI module, but what I am looking to do is to create a hyperlink that executes a Perl script.

Currently, if I have a hyperlink like this:

<a href=get_invoice.pl>Get Invoice</a>

the output is nothing but the Perl script as text. The script doesn't get executed.

Thanks

Aug 25 '07 #3

numberwhun

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I am not really sure you can do that. Hyperlinks are supposed to be links to other pages or documents.

One thing you could do is create a quick, small form, maybe just a button, that says "Display Invoice" and when the button is clicked, the invoice is displayed.

Regards,

Jeff

Aug 25 '07 #4

KevinADC

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hyper links can execute scripts, just include the correct url:

<a href="cgi-bi/get_invoice.pl">Get Invoice</a>

if the script displays instead of executing you are using it in the wrong folder or the server is not setup corectly.

Aug 25 '07 #5

widevision7

My problem was that I wasn't putting this in the script to tell the browser to expect html...

print "Content-type: text/html\n\n<html>";

Thanks.

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