DecodeJava (open)

Converts special characters as used in javascripts.

Syntax

// Core function, no LOADLIB necessary

STRING FUNCTION DecodeJava(STRING text)

Parameters

STRING text

String to decode

Return value

STRING

The decoded string

Description

DecodeJava converts Java encoded strings back to strings without Java encoded ' (single quotes), " (double quotes) and \ (backslashes).

Examples

// returns "alert('Johnny and Jane')"
STRING example1 := DecodeJava("alert(\'Johnny and Jane\')");

// returns "alert('A\n\b')"
STRING example2 := DecodeJava("alert(\'A\\n\\b\')");