Hi,

I use following layer definition to show dynamic querys using a hidden form-field (name="testvar") in a cgi-mapserver-application:

LAYER
 NAME "test"
 TYPE line
 STATUS on
 DATA routen/test.shp
    CLASSITEM "TESTID"
     CLASS
      Name "Select"
       EXPRESSION /%testvar%/
        OUTLINECOLOR 250 0 250
        SYMBOL 'circle'
    SIZE 8
    END  # CLASS
END

The EXPRESSION /%testvar%/ enables me to send dynamic data via querystring or postvar. The variables are separated with a pipe, f.e "var1|var3|va6|var8".

3 Questions:
1.Where is this function documented?
2. Is it possible to use such variables for other objects in a mapfile in a cgi-apps? (I know, no problem with mapscript) 3. Is it possible to use dynamic sql-statements or data-source via post or get variable in a cgi-app (f.e. for CONNECTIONTYPE postgis)?

thanks
Sven

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