Searching HTML pages that are not on the internet

[RGL]

I've been asked to creat an inventory catalog at work. I was asked to do it in HTML so that it can be put on our Intranet, though that has not even been developed yet.

Anyway, we must do what the boss want's and they do not want another database (we have two now) though I think another db is the way to go.

Here's the requirements. I need to produce the inventory catalog so that is has part numbers, pictures, and various other peices of info. I've thought of a few ways to do it:

1. create a main category page that links to sub category pages that then link down further and so on until you hit what you want.

2. Create just one massive page and have internal page links to take you to that section.

3. A combination of 1 and 2.

So on to my question. Without the benifit of another database. Having html as my only option at this time. Is there a way I can create a page for each part and have a main search page that allows me to search for keywords or pages. I'd like to create a page for each part or main category and then another search there.

These pages will NOT be put out on the net. They will only be used in house. We use IE so that needs to be considered.

I only need advice on the searching portion. Any suggestions?

[KDLA]

We have a similar situation with our publications page: http://kdla.ky.gov/resources.htm

You might take a look at the javascript menu (http://javascript.internet.com/navigation/click-to-expand-menu.html). The staff love it, because it is based on cookies - whatever categories they use the most are viewable, the rest hidden until needed.

KDLA

[RGL]

Thanks for the info. It may be what I end up doing though I'm going to hold out a little longer for something that allows the users to type what they are looking for into a search box and then get a list of possibilities. That is if it's even possible.

[KDLA]

(Of course, they can do that in their browser with the Edit/Find )

[RGL]

You know, I never thought of that. I'd still like to do it on the page though.

[ray326]

You can get your own indexer and roll your own indexed search ala Google but behind the scenes it will still need a database. If the license fee is the objectionable part there are many free database managers available.

[RGL]

It's not the money. its setting up another database that they object to. Though, as I stated above, I really think it's they way to go.

[ray326]

It's not the money. its setting up another database that they object to.Yea, them CREATE TABLE statements are rough on the pointy of hair.