> ok why the $$ instead of the %$? > > sorry confused. > > \%overData. Now how do > I access this hash. %$overData?
Because you're in essence doing this: ${ $overdata }{$key} When you access a hash value, you're getting a scalar, which is why you use a $. Perhaps this notation would be clearer: $overdata->{$key} I believe the arrow notation is more common in practice than the double-$ Luke -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]