SPUG: Tied Hashes: Works with Nested Hashes?

[Andrew Sweger]

On Feb 3, 2000 @ 6:51pm, Tim Maher/CONSULTIX wrote:

> For the first time, I'm trying to "tie" a non-trivial hash  (one with
> values that are references to other "nested" hashes), and having trouble.
> 
> I don't see any statement anywhere that you can only tie simple hashes,
> but now I'm wondering if that's the limitation.
> 
> What's the scoop?

The referencishness of the values in the top hash is lost when saved to
the tied hash (or else what would they refer to?). Serialize the structure
with Freeze/Thaw or whatever. Sorry, I don't remember what it is off
hand...

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