Re: PHP problem with array keys / pointers

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don't hijack an existing thread. (i.e.
don't reply to someone elses' post/reply if your
asking a new question.

you need to learn to use var_dump(), and if you look at
the line of code below you should have everything you need
to know about numeric array keys:

$a = array(2 => "foo"); $b = array("2" => "foo"); var_dump($a, $b, ($a === $b));

julian haffegee wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I've a problem thats been bothering me for a week now
> 
> I have an array $animals
> 
> keys and values like this
> 
> 1 => cat
> 2 => dog
> 3 => mouse
> 4 => horse
> 
> I want to be able to access them using either a key or a pointer,
> however the key/pointer will be a variable
> 
> without variables, if I want dog, I can either use $animals[1] or
> $animals['2']
> 
> but with a variable , eg. $x = 2
> $animals[$x] will always give me 'mouse'
> 
> what syntax do I need to use for $animals[$x] to give me 'dog' when $x=2  ?
> 
> I've tried all manner of apostrophes and escaped apostrophes, but no
> luck. Can anyone help me
> Thanks for your time!
> jules
> 

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