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Write File in UTF-8 Format

I am using createTextfile to save file as a unicode file, with the name "index.asp". However, IIS5 only support ANSI, and UTF-8 format ASP file.

How can I save the file as UTF-8 Format?
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Have your tried StrConv(text1.text, vbUnicode)?
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P.S. I am Using VB6, Not .NET. Please provide solution for VB6. I need to write ASP file which contain Asian Language (Chinese, Japanese, etc)
rspahitz, the problem is not String Convertion. Now the problem is File Format.
Hi,

I've tried this code in VB6 (Service Pack 4)

    Dim fs As New Scripting.FileSystemObject
    Dim a As Scripting.TextStream

    Set a = fs.CreateTextFile("c:\testfile.asp", True)
    a.WriteLine ("<%@Language=VBScript%>")
    a.WriteLine ("<%")
    a.WriteLine ("Response.Write(""This is a test."")")
    a.WriteLine ("%>")
    a.Close
    Set fs = Nothing

It creates a file testfile.asp.
I pasted this file in my wwwroot folder and accessed it via browser.
It worked perfectly OK.

Please specify whether you are getting an error when you try to access the file or not.

Lokesh
Imanapure, You are not saving save unicode.
and, you should also try to put some asian (Chinese, Japanese Character in "This is a test" string.

The following is usage of CreateTextFile:
object.CreateTextFile(filename[, overwrite[, unicode]])
Hi,

Please refer to the syntax of CreateTextFile

Syntax

object.CreateTextFile(filename[, overwrite[, unicode]])

In the documentation it is written that
unicode Optional. Boolean value that indicates whether the
        file is created as a Unicode or ASCII file.
        The value is True if the file is created as a
        Unicode file;
        False if it's created as an ASCII file. If
        omitted, an ASCII file is assumed.

So, if you refer my code
Set a = fs.CreateTextFile("c:\testfile.asp", True)

According to the documentation, it is creating a unicode file.
imanapure's code: Set a = fs.CreateTextFile("c:\testfile.asp", True) would work most of the time. However some asian character (0.01%?) in Chinese, Korean and Thai will create error. (I am not sure the other language, but I guess all have same problem) Imanapure's code will hit the wall sooner or later.

The fix is specify it as Unicode: a = fs.CreateTextFile("c:\testfile.asp", True, True). However, ASP can not be save as Unicode file, ASP support only ANSI, and UTF-8 Format.

If your type, and save ASP file as UTF-8 in Notepad, it run prefectly.

I really need a way to save file as UTF-8 in VB. Anyone expert can help?
imanapure's code: Set a = fs.CreateTextFile("c:\testfile.asp", True) would work most of the time. However some asian character (0.01%?) in Chinese, Korean and Thai will create error. (I am not sure the other language, but I guess all have same problem) Imanapure's code will hit the wall sooner or later.

The fix is specify it as Unicode: a = fs.CreateTextFile("c:\testfile.asp", True, True). However, ASP can not be save as Unicode file, ASP support only ANSI, and UTF-8 Format.

If your type, and save ASP file as UTF-8 in Notepad, it run prefectly.

I really need a way to save file as UTF-8 in VB. Anyone expert can help?
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Hi all,

Actually  I need to genrate ASP file with UTF-8 Format (IIS5 ASP only can use ANSI, or UTF8 File).

I tried StrConv(text1.text, vbUnicode) but what I need is File in UTF8.

Finally I create a new DLL (in Java) to handle WriteUTF function, and call that function from VB.

I Know VB.Net can do UTF8 very Easy (By default, file is UTF8), But VB6 seems not ready for that. (at least, not that straight forward)


So what did you get with 'StrConv(text1.text, vbUnicode)'?  UTF-somethingelse?
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StrConv function make Unicode(UTF-16),
But it's totally diffrent with UTF-8.

in my opinion,
if you really want UTF-8,
you shuld give action once more with API 'WideCharToMultiByte'


What a mess!

Comments:

1. The old visual basic file commands shouldn't be used. If I remember correctly, Microsoft didn't even provide documentation for those command in VB6. They want you to use FSO or ADODB

2. Unicode is a collection of character sets (e.g. UTF-16, UTF-8). Each encoding will produce a different file (i.e. size and contents)

3. StrConv(strText, vbUnicode) produces UTF-16 (the default Windows Unicode format) not UTF-8

4. Set objTextStream = objFSO.CreateTextFile(strFile, , True) outputs as UTF-16 not UTF-8

There's only one way to do what your asking. Use a stream.

For example ...

Private Sub CreateFile(ByVal pstrFile As String, ByVal pstrData As String)

  Dim objStream As Object
 
  'Create the stream
  Set objStream = CreateObject("ADODB.Stream")

  'Initialize the stream
  objStream.Open

  'Reset the position and indicate the charactor encoding
  objStream.Position = 0
  objStream.Charset = "UTF-8"
 
  'Write to the steam
  objStream.WriteText pstrData
 
  'Save the stream to a file
  objStream.SaveToFile pstrFile
 
End Sub
This is for anyone who finds this on the 'net and needs a solution.

briankejser  answer worked for me.  I tried all the previous suggestions.

Thanks!

Bendecko