Accessing declared variables from requried file

[chrisbragg]

Hello

I think this should be an easy question. Lets say I have the script below:


my($variable);
require('somefile.pl');


How can I gain access to the scalar "$variable" inside the "somefile.pl" without not using "my". I know it works if I don't use "my", but then I cannot "use strict". I'm sure there is an easy way to do this sort of thing.

Thank you-

[Jeff Mott]

You can declare $variable with our instead of my.

[dswimboy]

i think you can access it using $main::variable

[YUPAPA]

Originally posted by dswimboy
i think you can access it using $main::variable

that only works for module I fink~ :p

[chrisbragg]

Thank you!

For all I've read abou PERL, I had never come across the "our" declaration.

Now, all my scripts can be strict.

Thank's again.

[dswimboy]

Originally posted by YUPAPA
that only works for module I fink~ :p

well, since he is using 'require' he is using the other script as a library. and i think libraries can access the main method in that fashion. i will test it when i get home and let you know :)

[dswimboy]

YUPAPA you were correct. i couldn't get it to work. the our declaration is wonderful, i've never come accross it either. way to go!

[YUPAPA]

no problem~ :p
Everyone is trying to help here, I understand no one wants to give out inaccurate info~ :)