I'm trying to develop a module for a site using drupal 6 form api
the site layout has a content block and a right sidebar. The right sidebar contains a search form (with multiple fields) and the content block contains the search results.
Its evident what I'm trying to do. I have a search form on the right-sidebar & once the user submits it, the filtered results show up on the content block. The content is managed by a page-front.tpl.php.
I need some advise on how I should go about coding the submit handler. 1. Can I manipulate the content block from the module itself ? 2. How can I retrieve the form entry values from page-front.tpl.php ? Is storing it in a database & retreving later the only option ? If so, how would I refer to the entry since anyone can use the search form (needn't be logged in)
thanks