Many thanks, davorg! That looks like the Way to Do It I was looking for. Dare I ask what the @ISA does? I've seen @ISA in connection with OO, and one of these days I'll use it myself in that context. But what is its function in a Module?

Tiefling, seeking enlightenment

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