The basic Tie::Scalar package provides a new method, as well as methods TIESCALAR, FETCH, and STORE. The new method is provided as backup in case a class has no TIESCALAR method.
To write your own tied hashes, the methods listed here are required. See the perltie manpage for more detailed information and for examples.
TIESCALAR |
TIESCALAR classname, list
Constructor. Associates new scalar instance with class classname. listrepresents any additional arguments needed to complete the association.
tie $scalar, classname, list
DESTROY |
DESTROY this
Frees storage associated with the tied scalar referenced by this. Permits a class to perform specific actions when an instance is destroyed. Rarely needed.
FETCH |
FETCH this
Retrieves value of the tied scalar referenced by this.
STORE |
STORE this, value
Stores value in the tied scalar referenced by this.
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