From: tho_mica_l Date: 2008-01-07T17:05:00+09:00 Subject: Re: Programmatically creating a local variable using a symol > You might have to use #instance_eval. This is about what I try to avoid. Some interpreters make variables available via some pseudomagic dictionary/hash. Based on ruby's nature and my previous experiences I'd assumed ruby would provide such a solution too but couldn't find it out myself.