hi list I try to define page variables out of an array: $skinsection_ptv_arr = array( "SectionA" => 1, "SectionB" => 0, ... ); foreach ( $skinsection_ptv_arr as $ptvname => $val ) { $FmtPV['${$ptvname}]' = "'$val'"; } I cant figure out the right syntax for the variable name in $FmtPV, anyone a suggestion thanks nos