Strange characters in custom item data

[jarvis24]

It seems like if I could have MediaLab do a search and replace with these special characters, then all would be ok. Probably best to do it before the stuff gets inserted into the xls file or even into the data file for that matter. Will see what I can do..

-Blair

[jarvis24]

OK, try this revision of the main medialab.exe file (see attached). In this revision, I search for any special character codes embedded in the form text and replace it with the actual characters. This way, when the data are saved (or re-displayed in your case) all the text should appear normal. Try it with your sample (above) and see if it works ok for you now.

I have to warn you though that I found a bug.. If a user types a "&" in their response, MediaLab will see that as a variable delimiter which will generate an error.. I need to think of a solution for this. This is not a new problem but I just discovered it and thought you should know.

Works like a charm Thank you very much!

[jarvis24]

Note from Moderator

As of v2006.2.32 (posted 12/13/06), the problem with subjects entering an ampersand (&) in their custom item text responses has been fixed. Additionally, all upper and lower case information is properly saved.

See: http://www.empirisoft.com/support/showthread.php?p=1305