Getting a value from global var. based on a string.

I want to add a value based on a global variables name matching the text in a text object.

I have an object that has a text object on top that randomly picks 3 words. When a word is chosen i want it to add a value equal to the global variable of the same word.

Something like global.word_obj.text would be nice but thats not a thing.

I hope any of this makes sense.

This doesn't make too much sense. "When a word is chosen i want it to add a value equal to the global variable of the same word." ? Provide some examples.

Use a global Dictionary object.

Well before I could explain further I found my answer from the amazing Ashley who not only knew the answer but could interpret my terrible explanation. (I wish I could blame it on English as a second language, but it's not)

Anyway here was my problem and solution for anyone who might have this situation.

I have a customer who comes in to my restaurant and wants to order a random item from my menu.

The item is randomly ordered and stored as a local variable.

What I was having a problem with was using that "string" to access another variable that takes care of prices for each item. This is where Ashley saved the day.

I set up a dictionary with each item as a "key" with the price as the value.

Using the "add to value" I can use "Dictionary.Get(Test_customer.Order)" as my value.

This works really well as I can easily update values for each item.

Thanks Ashley!