Flash .swf calling a .txt - I can't figure this code out - HTML Forums

uridiscence · 01-29-2008, 03:15 PM

I have a Flash glossary that is calling a .txt file with all of the terms and definitions. The issue is that the code uses the & symbol to signify a return or a new definition. However, some of my terms require the & symbol in their definition and I can't figure out how to get around that. Here's a sample:

&item23=LDP#Learning & Development Plans.&
&item24=OLD#Organization Learning & Development.&
&num_items=35&
&itemsfile_loaded=1&

RysChwith · 01-30-2008, 07:25 AM

You'll probably either have to change the code to use a different symbol or change the ampersands in your text to "and."

Rys

uridiscence · 01-30-2008, 07:55 AM

Thanks. I can't change to "and" because our company is adamant about using the symbol.

Any ideas on what other symbols I can use in the code? I have tried a few different things and it's not working yet....

Code is my weak point.

RysChwith · 01-30-2008, 12:14 PM

The pipe symbol (vertical bar, above the backslash) tends to work well.

Rys

uridiscence · 01-30-2008, 01:39 PM

Ok, I tried that too and it didn't work. Maybe I am inputting it wrong?

item1=ADDIE#The five phases-Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation-represent a dynamic, flexible guideline for building effective training and performance support tools.|
|item2=Asynchronous Learning#A process of learning that allows the student to learn material at their own pace while physically being separate from their instructor.|
|item3=ASTD#American Society of Training and Development|

RysChwith · 01-31-2008, 07:29 AM

Did you also change the ActionScript to look for the pipe instead of the ampersand?

Rys

famousb · 01-31-2008, 04:03 PM

are the values you are pulling in going to be used in Dynamic text fields? if so, set them to display as HTML and try the HTML & in place of the '&' in the actual names...

just an idea, but the & in & may still mess you up...

sridhar · 03-27-2008, 12:06 AM

Since & is a concatenation for variables, you cannot use it just like that. You have to url-encode your ampersand if you want to use it as a part of your variable value.

Replace & with %26 wherever you want the value to contain the ampersand.
For example:
&item23=LDP#Learning%26Development Plans.&

Let me know if it works.
Sridhar