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UrlEncode()

This is a rexx function provided by PPWIZARD. This routine (like all PPWIZARD extensions) can be used with any operating system supported by PPWIZARD.

This function can be called to convert a string into a valid format for use in a URL. Characters such as '#' are converted to codes as they have special meanings when found within a URL. The new encoded string is returned. This routine should eliminate the need for having to see encoded URLs in your source code.

The parameters are as follows:

1. Input String
   This is the string which is to be encoded.

2. Mode
   

   • EncodeAll
     All characters in the input string are encoded, so that it can be called as a poor man's encryption scheme. It can hide stuff (at least from casual browsing) in plain html code etc. A space in not encoded as a plus.

   • To%
     You need to supply a 3rd parameter which is a list of all characters that you would like to encode. A space is not encoded as a plus.

   • To%Except
     You need to supply a 3rd parameter which is a list of all characters that you would not like to encode all others are encoded. By default all alphanumerics, dot, minus and underscore characters are left alone. A space is not encoded as a plus.

   • ?
     If you can tell me a scheme that is required then let me know and I can add it...

3. Mode Dependent Parameters
   There may be one or more extra parameters depending on the mode.

Example

    #evaluate 'HiddenText'   ^UrlEncode("Password", "EncodeAll")^
    

PPWIZARD Manual

Thursday January 17 2002 at 6:27pm