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Displaying pages of search
When we search for something using a SearchEngine, they show the result in different pages, so that when we click on "Next" (or page 1, 2, 3 ..), it brings the remaining results. How is it done?
What I require is this: I am searching from a database. The select query returns, say 40 rows, and I want to show them 10 at a time, with "Next" link at the bottom. (Also links to pages 1, 2 etc.). What program shld I call at the Next link, and also the page 1, 2 etc links?
Hope my question is clear.
Thanks indeed.
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Is there a way using JavaScript, like all the rows have been selected, but only 10 are shown etc...?
I think if it is a JavaScript soln, it will bw faster, right?
I think if it is a JavaScript soln, it will bw faster, right?
that feature has nothing to do with any client-side program.
its the ability of the search engine to show only certain set of results at a time.
it can be simulated using PERL too, provided you have the search engine configured and running.
its the ability of the search engine to show only certain set of results at a time.
it can be simulated using PERL too, provided you have the search engine configured and running.
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What do you suggest I do?
i would say that you first get a search engine installed, configured and running.
After that writing the PERL script is not something that will take more than a day.
After that writing the PERL script is not something that will take more than a day.
I would say that if you use ASP I've got the solution for you.
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CJ_S: I can't use ASP, but do you think you can give me some logic which I can convert to Perl & use???
maneshr : For a little Database query returning 40-50 rows, shld I go for a search engine? I was hoping you could provide me a better or even a round-about solution which gives the same result. It is actually a small part of a big problem so I dont want to go to many difficulties for it.
maneshr : For a little Database query returning 40-50 rows, shld I go for a search engine? I was hoping you could provide me a better or even a round-about solution which gives the same result. It is actually a small part of a big problem so I dont want to go to many difficulties for it.
Sure, I cannot say how Perl retrieves the RecordSet but here goes in ASP/VB
..... Connectioon stuff an all.
Set rs = Conn.Execute(Sql-statement
start = request("start")
count = 10
for i=0 to (start * count)
rs.movenext
next
i=start*count
while not rs.eof and i <= (start+1)*count
......write everything out here......
rs.movenext
wend
<a href='samepage.htm?start='
this stuff _SHOULD_ get you forward every time, were I at my work I wouldve copied and paste the code and you would have it all tested etc etc....but thisis for VB / ASP......so you defeinitely should change a few things.
Good luck,
CJ
..... Connectioon stuff an all.
Set rs = Conn.Execute(Sql-statement
start = request("start")
count = 10
for i=0 to (start * count)
rs.movenext
next
i=start*count
while not rs.eof and i <= (start+1)*count
......write everything out here......
rs.movenext
wend
<a href='samepage.htm?start='
this stuff _SHOULD_ get you forward every time, were I at my work I wouldve copied and paste the code and you would have it all tested etc etc....but thisis for VB / ASP......so you defeinitely should change a few things.
Good luck,
CJ
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I think I get the idea ... let me try it out. As you said, there will be changes to be incorporated. I will get back soon.
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Michel: If I do that, will there be extra overhead? I mean there won't be any difference, will there, whether the page loads with 10 results or 50? [I am just assuming that the no: of rows won't be much greater than 50.]
Anyway I will try out the solns you both have provided, and will let you know soon.
CJ: I was too lazy to try it out this weekend ;o)
Anyway I will try out the solns you both have provided, and will let you know soon.
CJ: I was too lazy to try it out this weekend ;o)
There will be only the overhead of 40 more results.
However the user saves 4 server connections
Michel
However the user saves 4 server connections
Michel
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> the user saves 4 server connections
That's a valid point.
That's a valid point.
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Sorry folks, I will be away for another week. I'll get back to you after that.
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Thanks Michel & CJ. Shall I accept one comment as answer & post another question for the other person?
You can also get Customer Services to split the points, if you wish. Thanks for asking...
Michel
Michel
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No, I don't want to split points. This question's worth only 50 points. I'll post another question.
:o)
:o)
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Comment accepted as answer
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Thanks again. I am posting another question for CJ with the same amount of points.
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