I am trying to find a search script

[ricmch]

I need a script to search my data base based on a chose made in a drop down (catagory) and than to find the reqested information in that section of mysql data base.....

also looking for a php emulator that I can write and prevue my pages befor publishing them..... I know I know ... but if any one knows of any let me know please thanks....

[GBahle]

I need a script to search my data base based on a chose made in a drop down (catagory) and than to find the reqested information in that section of mysql data base.....

I'm not quite clear on what you mean with you need a script that does this...

The sql select command will do it for you. All you have to do is specify the constraints accordingly (e.g. WHERE username = 'whatever').
The value of the drop down probably is part of your $_POST array or else of $HTTP_POST_VARS

Also, about an emulator, why not simply install PHP on your machine? So far, i've managed to get it to run on all kinds of configurations, including Windows 98, ME, XP, NT and Linux.