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One of the most common problems encountered in ASP when using SQL statements, is the existence of an apostrophe (i.e. single quotation mark) in an SQL query string. I say problem because SQL Server (or any T-SQL database server) interprets single quotes as the representation of a string value - that is, as delimiters. Therefore to avoid conflict between single quote delimiters and apostrophes we need to let ASP know that we want an actual apostrophe and not the end of the string. My short tutorial will show you how.....so let's get started

This tutorial is about a piece of ASP functionality that is as old and common as grandma's blueberry pie ---> how to build a drop down menu using ASP. Specifically, how to create a select menu element for each record returned in an ASP recordset. I'll show you how to do it in 4 simple steps...

This is a script aimed to order an array with bubble sort technique. This algorithm of sorting of array is probably the most known for lack of being the most effective.

Learn how to convert HTML webpage to PDF for free by using HTMLDoc. With a simple installation of htmldoc.exe (opensource), by sending a command line from ASP. New version of the script is provided. Feedback will be appreciated

Detailed descriptions of the different event log event types that may occur in the windows event log. The windows event logs can be accessed using development tools to aid in overall management.

You can use dependent listboxes for example to let a user choose a rep in a reps listbox and then have only the customers for that rep be shown in the customers listbox.

Tutorial: Determine if a client and user agent meet the requirements to deliver full 5.1 surround sound to your web visitor. Topics covered include client machines, user agents, media players, http headers and MIME types.

This tutorial explains how to do recursive subroutines in ASP (VBScript). Use this algorithm to create threaded discussions, directories, or whatever use you have for it.

ASP Web developer tips and guidelines including such things as included files, database passwords, post-back pages, flushing the buffer...

Often times it is necessary to take a string and dice it up in order to extract portions to be used for some obscure purpose. Enter the Split() function. Split is a very easy concept to grasp. Decide where you want to split your string and away you go.

There will come a time when you need to dice up a string which is all one word or a number. In this particular case, Split() won't work for you. This page explains how Left() Mid() and Right() work.

There are many ways to use arrays. This page shows a couple of quick examples for using arrays in ASP.

Overview and a quick example of the Len() function that calculates the LENGTH of a string.

A short tip on passing info between pages via a query string.

Many times we need to perform an action or display something different based on some different parameters. Using select case is one such way to do this.

Many times we need to perform an action or display something different based on some different parameters. Using If ElseIf End If is one such way to do this.

Usage of the following math functions are shown: Abs(), Atn(), Cos(), Exp(), Fix(), Hex(), Int(), Log(), Oct(), Round(), Sgn(), Sin(), Sqr(), Tan().

Self explaining sort scripts to show how to compare strings: Basics, Compare two strings for similarity, Find position of a substrings within a string, Is a substrings within a string?, Find position of a substrings within a string after skipping part of the string.

Self explaining sort scripts to show how to manipulate strings. InStr(), LCase(), Left(), Len(), LenB(), LTring(), Mid(), Replace(), Right(), RTrim(), Space (), String(), StrReverse(), Trim() and UCase() commands.

A short tutorial on the If....Then...Else instructions sequence in ASP that is very similar to the one in different kind of scripting languages.