These are also called Web Pedigree Generator's (WPG's) and are programs that run on a web server. Typically someone visiting your web site will request the pedigree of a dog or cat by enetering part of the name. The WPG then returns a web page listing all matching names in the database along with some details like DOB, titles. The user then clicks on an item from the list and the WPG will produce an HTML pedigree from data stored in a database file on your server.

We have setup a sample web site using Alfirin's pedigree generator below. The Alfirin software can produce both web pedigrees and breeding information (list of breedings with offspring). To generate web pedigrees it requires two files to operate - a .DBW and an IXW index file. In addition if you want to also provide breeding information then you will need a .BRW file and the .BXW breeding index file. With BreedMate V5.0 we have added an option to directly generate all of these files, making it easy to publish your database. Just follow these steps:

• Start BreedMate. If the database doesn't automatically open then open using File-Open.
• Use the Tools-Export Alfirin command. A dialog appears. Make sure the "Create DBW/IXW files" option is selected.
• The "Expression" edit box should automatically contain a valid expression for building an Alfirin database. If it doesn't then you can enter the string:
  %2|[Titles] [Name] [Obedience]|b. [DOB] Reg No.[Reg No.]|%3|%4
• The default expression can be easily modified. Fields are in square brackets so a field can be removed by deleting that text. Fields can be added by clicking on the Build button then setting the cursor where you want the field to appear then selecting the field to insert from the "Insert Field" combobox.
• Enter the name of the DBW file you are exporting to. Optionally use the Browse button to help in locating the folder in which to save the file.
• Click on the "OK" button. This will create the DBW, IXW and BRW, BXW files. All of these files need to be FTPed to your web site. Note when FTPing use binary mode not text mode!

It only takes a few simple steps to display your Border Collie pedigree.

	Select the number of generations you will want displayed in the pedigree. For most computer printers printing in Landscape mode, 5 generations is the best choice.
	Enter the name, or partial name, of the Border Collie to search for. For example, entering "Clair" will find all Border Collies whose names contain "Clair". This will also find any with "Claire".
	Select which database to use: Border Collie's database, over 13,600 entries.
	Click on the "Search Now" button below. This will begin the search. The database is quite large, so do not be alarmed if it takes a minute to see the list of matches.