From: John Mcleod Date: 2009-08-18T00:54:03+09:00 Subject: CSV import to hash to compare with database Hello All, Is it practical to import data from a csv file, via FasteCSV to a temporary data structure, like a hash, for editing purposes? I'm looking to read a file, send the data to a temp location, then compare the file with similar files in a database table, if any. Then import the edited data to the database table. Thank you for any help. JohnM -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.