the field submit and its value Update does not seem to be sent to web server. If I addsubmit => 'Update',
That's right. It's possible to submit a form without specifying a submit button. If you want the submit button clicked, then you have to explicitly specify it.
Also, this is better asked on libwww list. xoa -- Andy Lester => [EMAIL PROTECTED] => www.petdance.com => AIM:petdance