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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about CGI Programming
Section - 3.16 Can I write output to several frames at once?

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A single CGI script can only ever print to one frame.

However, this limitation may be overcome by using more than one script.
The first script (the URL of the "submit" button) prints a frameset,
typically to a "_parent" or "_top" target.   The sources for one or
more of the frames thus generated may also be CGI scripts, to which
you can easily pass parameters (eg encoded in URLs with method GET).
This hack is definitely not recommended.   If you find yourself wanting
to update several frames from a single user event, it probably means
you should review the design of your application at a higher level.

Warnings:
 1. Don't forget to escape your URLs.
 2. This technique results in your server being hit by multiple 
    concurrent CGI requests.   You'll need LOTS of memory, especially
    if you use a memory-hog like Perl.   It can be a good recipe
    for bringing a server to its knees.

Javascript is often a valid alternative here, but note just how silly
it can (and often does) look in a different browser.


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