in reply to Re^2: XML::Simple and Adding Additional Nested Elements
in thread XML::Simple and Adding Nested Elements

That code will not work because your structure is an array of reference.;/p>

You can do if ($data[0]->{Things}->{Thing}->{Item} == "aValue")

I strongly suggest you see Data Structures in the Q&A section of the monastery.

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