From: John Maclean <info@...>
Date: 2006-01-28T06:00:37+09:00
Subject: Files and variables (noob alert)

Chaps,

Say you've defined a variable:-

a = "l2.txt" # where l2.txt is a file that you know exists
irb(main):009:0> File.exist?("l2.txt")
=> true

#How can I use the variable a within the File.exist(parameter)?
irb(main):012:0> a
=> "l2.xt"

irb(main):013:0> File.exist?(a)
=> false

irb(main):015:0> File.exist?("#@a")
=> false



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John Maclean
MSc (DIC)
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