Call a Sub by Name 3

[rvBasic]

I have to validate a somewhat 300 data fields. In principle each field can have a different data validation routine. A nested if, 300 levels deep seems to me not the ideal solution. So I hit upon the idea of constructing a hash with matching FieldName (key) / SubName (data = Name of sub to call for validation).

But can I call a function this way?

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[MikeLacey]

you suppose that the field names will be known at the time the program is written

Good point...

I'm not a fan of soft references, for the reasons others have already mentioned - but this does seem to be an ideal use for them.

Mike

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