From: ZalekBloom@... Date: 2010-12-06T06:10:19+09:00 Subject: Newbie - cookies and controller I have a code which is using cookies. If a code uses cookies INSIDE a method - program is working OK. If a code uses cookies OUTSIDE any method - I am getting an error message. This code is issuing an error: class UsersController < ApplicationController print cookies[:user] + "\n" # => Ruby does not like this code def new @user = User.new print cookies[:user] + "\n" # => Ruby loves this code ... The error message is: NameError in UsersController#new undefined local variable or method `cookies' for UsersController:Class RAILS_ROOT: C:/Aptana/boss7 When I remove the first "print" command - program is working This is a code whicg\h is working: class UsersController < ApplicationController def new @user = User.new print cookies[:user] + "\n" ... Any ideas why? Thanks, Zalek