pop-up sort

[vader]

I have a record set that returns information to the clients browser. the information is basically a select * from the database and for some customers that info is getting to large to scroll thru. i want to make a button on the page that returns a pop-up form or something so the user can enter date ranges and some other defined search criteria. Anyone have any suggestions on the best way to do the pop-up? or should i redirect them to another page that has the input parameters available?
thanks in advance!

[dgobrien]

Put a form on the page with the filter parameters. When they submit the form, apply the filter to your database query and build your list from the results. Leave the populated form at the top of the page so the user can see at a glance what filter was applied.