custom view reference from inside control.

FROM : Chris Schmitt
DATE : Fri Jan 18 17:10:58 2008

How do I get a reference to a gui element using the interface builder 
"Name" field.  For instance, I want to load a nib into a custom view, 
is there a programatic way to get a reference to that custom view 
without setting an outlet and connecting the view back to the 
controller?

Thanks in advance