Queryfile and Savequery CGI Help

[Richard Greenwood]

David <dls <at> INFORMGIS.COM> writes:

> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I'm trying to use CGI mapserver and have run into some confusion about the
> queryfile and savequery parameters.  The cgi reference manual says that
> you can use the queryfile parameter within a Browse mode to have your
> selection stay highlighted while you zoom/pan after performing the initial
> query.

In your initial query, set savequery=true. This will save the in your temp
directory with a unique (and rather long) name. Then on subsequent queries set
queryfile=/path/to/unique_long_name.qy

An example is at:
   http://www2.tetonwyo.org/mapserver
Start out with a property search for 'smith' and then watch what happens on the
address bar.

Rich