From: Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > How can I scan a text file for a key word then display it down to a > second keyword. I know in VB the command is somthing like instr()
If you want a direct counterpart of the VB's inStr() then it's index() perldoc -f index (This is supposed to be run. Either in the Run dialog or from command prompt) You may also want (or not) to look at regular expressions. perldoc perlretut Jenda =========== [EMAIL PROTECTED] == http://Jenda.Krynicky.cz ========== There is a reason for living. There must be. I've seen it somewhere. It's just that in the mess on my table ... and in my brain I can't find it. --- me -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]