you need to learn about references. read the: perldoc perllol
here is the jist though. @all = (\@array1, \@array2 ... ); # ... so on to access first array and first element: $all[0]->[0]; # i think or is it: $all[0][0] > -----Original Message----- > From: alex [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, July 05, 2002 8:32 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: array of arrays > > > Hi, > > I have a simple question: how do I access an array in an array? > > @array = (@array1, array2); ### unless this is wrong... > > > the idea behind it is, that I have a long list, and want to put all > 25 entries in a seperate array in that big array. later on I want to > be able to read one specific array at a certain position... > > > > -- > cheers > alex mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- The views and opinions expressed in this email message are the sender's own, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Summit Systems Inc. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]