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Having a problem json encoding a string with quotes
Hello I am json_encoding a string to send it as an argument from PHP to a Javascript function. But I get a null value once I json encode it. Is there a way to bypass and get this string to javascript. I tried it without json encoding, but I get an error
The string that I need to json encode to javascript is " Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5” W x 6.5” H x 1.75” minimum to 3.75” maximum D (114.3mm W x 165.1mm H x 44.45mm minimum to 95.25mm maximum D) ".
The string that I need to json encode to javascript is " Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5” W x 6.5” H x 1.75” minimum to 3.75” maximum D (114.3mm W x 165.1mm H x 44.45mm minimum to 95.25mm maximum D) ".
You need to use json_encode when you have special character like double quote. This is your case.
COuld you paste your current code ?
What is your PHP version ? You need a version greater or equal to 5.2.0
http://php.net/manual/fr/function.json-encode.php
COuld you paste your current code ?
What is your PHP version ? You need a version greater or equal to 5.2.0
http://php.net/manual/fr/function.json-encode.php
>But I get a null value once I json encode it
What is the type of the object you're trying to encode ? COuld you check the object is valid or/And not null ?
What is the type of the object you're trying to encode ? COuld you check the object is valid or/And not null ?
ASKER
no, but when I try it, it gives me a warning
json_encode() expects exactly 1 parameter, 2 given in /var/www/CEExtranet/VIFToo
json_encode() expects exactly 1 parameter, 2 given in /var/www/CEExtranet/VIFToo
ASKER
@leakim
I am not encoding an object, I am only encoding the string. When I pass a string without double quotes I get errors, I check them using error console in firefox, so to avoid that I json encode it.
Yes I can print the string before encoding and once I json_encode it I get the value as null.
I am not encoding an object, I am only encoding the string. When I pass a string without double quotes I get errors, I check them using error console in firefox, so to avoid that I json encode it.
Yes I can print the string before encoding and once I json_encode it I get the value as null.
You mean after this line you get null in $myjson ?
$myjson = json_encode(' Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5” W x 6.5” H x 1.75” minimum to 3.75” maximum D (114.3mm W x 165.1mm H x 44.45mm minimum to 95.25mm maximum D) ');
" json_encode() expects exactly 1 parameter, 2 given"
In that case you are on a PHP version prior to 5.3 which means.... Oops!
Your simplest option is to dump the "smart quotes" in 4.5” W x 6.5” and use regular quotes like so 4.5" W x 6.5" which will sort the problem.
In that case you are on a PHP version prior to 5.3 which means.... Oops!
Your simplest option is to dump the "smart quotes" in 4.5” W x 6.5” and use regular quotes like so 4.5" W x 6.5" which will sort the problem.
ASKER
@leakim -- yes
I have used var_dump to get the results.
string(3) "TBD"
--string(5) ""TBD""
string(45) "Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5” W x 6.5”"
--string(4) "null"
@bport
could you please tell me how do I use smart quotes??
I have used var_dump to get the results.
string(3) "TBD"
--string(5) ""TBD""
string(45) "Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5” W x 6.5”"
--string(4) "null"
@bport
could you please tell me how do I use smart quotes??
Is it possible that you need to escape the quotes in the text? Try putting the whole thing in single quotes. Can I see the actual code?
ASKER
well this would be dynamic, and those are not quotes but double primes. Double primes are being used of inches. Sorry for the confusion, if they were quotes, add slashes would have worked.
I am looking for regular expressions to solve the problem.
if (preg_match("/”/", $OEMAnswer, $matches)) {
echo "Match was found <br />";
print_r($matches);
}
Would this preg_match give me matches for all the double primes in my string??
I am looking for regular expressions to solve the problem.
if (preg_match("/”/", $OEMAnswer, $matches)) {
echo "Match was found <br />";
print_r($matches);
}
Would this preg_match give me matches for all the double primes in my string??
Use : utf8_encode
$myjson = json_encode(utf8_encode(' Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5” W x 6.5” H x 1.75” minimum to 3.75” maximum D (114.3mm W x 165.1mm H x 44.45mm minimum to 95.25mm maximum D) '));
$myjson = json_encode(utf8_encode(' Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5” W x 6.5” H x 1.75” minimum to 3.75” maximum D (114.3mm W x 165.1mm H x 44.45mm minimum to 95.25mm maximum D) '));
// echo "Match was found <br />";
echo json_encode( utf8_encode( $matches ) );
ASKER
@leakim971
Thanks it works well for me to get the data to javascript, is there anyway to strip these utf8 encoding on the javascript side??
Thanks it works well for me to get the data to javascript, is there anyway to strip these utf8 encoding on the javascript side??
you should have only one unicode char for this : ”
so use : myStr.replace(/\\u008/g,"”
\u008 is(?) the unicode for ”
If you need more help, please post the javascript string you get with the utf8 enconding chars
so use : myStr.replace(/\\u008/g,"”
\u008 is(?) the unicode for ”
If you need more help, please post the javascript string you get with the utf8 enconding chars
ASKER
yes! the reason I asked you was, I performed a similar replace and I get a string with some other character. The string looks like this "Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5¿ W x 6.5¿".
I tried the replace with \u008 too, but still gives me the same string output.
I tried the replace with \u008 too, but still gives me the same string output.
Used this for rel
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g,"”");
Used this for json encoding as advised.
$answer = json_encode(utf8_encode($answer));
ASKER
I guess I do not have utf8 on my work laptop, because when I submitted the string to you, they look like some numbers inside a box, but on submit they look like inverted question marks.
How do I get utf8 encoding?? can you help me with that?
How do I get utf8 encoding?? can you help me with that?
try this :
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g,
or
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g,
or
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g,
I know you follow me
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g,
or
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g,
or
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g,
I know you follow me
ASKER
I have tried all the three but all I get is this string with a box containing numbers in it
"Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5¿ W x 6.5¿". I have attached an image for you to understand what the exact problem is.
I believe it has something to do with charset.
WierdNumbers.png
"Handsets/Devices -Without CD - 4.5¿ W x 6.5¿". I have attached an image for you to understand what the exact problem is.
I believe it has something to do with charset.
WierdNumbers.png
confirm you did :
answer = answer.replace(/\\u0094/g, new String("\u0094") );
and not :
answer.replace(/\\u0094/g, new String("\u0094") );
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answer = answer.replace( regex, String.fromCharCode(8220))
Yay!! it finally worked. Thanks to you Leakim!!
But I just changed the charCode, since I was trying the double prime and not a double quote.
Thanks.
Yay!! it finally worked. Thanks to you Leakim!!
But I just changed the charCode, since I was trying the double prime and not a double quote.
Thanks.
ASKER
You are a javascript Yodha!!
great! thanks for the points! have a nice week-end!
http://uk2.php.net/json_encode
json_encode( $a, JSON_HEX_APOS | JSON_HEX_QUOT );