From: don <donsdx@...>
Date: 2006-11-04T08:12:08+09:00
Subject: Accessing a hash -- Beginner

I want to access a hash via a gets command.  A simplified 
example, for a hash named, "test":
 
  print 'hash name: '
  hash_var = gets.chomp   # enter 'test' here

  puts hash_var           # <-- nil
  puts test               # <-- the contents of the hash
  
One problem I see is hash_var is class String, while test is
class Hash.  I cannot figure out how to make hash_var class
Hash.  I'm not even sure if I am on the right track.  I
would appreciate any help.
 
Thanks in advance,
 
 
Don