LaTeX to ActionScript Converter

About LaTeX to ActionScript Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to ActionScript data structures including arrays, vectors, and objects. Perfect for Flash and AIR applications that need to work with tabular data.

Key Features

• Multiple Output Formats: Array, Vector, or Object structures
• Smart Type Detection: Automatically detects numbers vs strings
• Proper Escaping: Handles special characters correctly
• Custom Variable Names: Name your variables as needed
• Booktabs Support: Parses both classic and booktabs LaTeX tables
• File Upload: Upload .tex files directly
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type

How to Use

1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
2. Choose Format: Select Array, Vector, or Object output format
3. Set Variable Name: Customize the variable name (default: "data")
4. Review Output: The ActionScript code updates automatically
5. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your code

Output Formats

• Multi-dimensional Array: Traditional 2D array with header and data rows
• Vector: Typed Vector structure for better performance in Flash
• Array of Objects: Each row as an object with named properties

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{lll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

ActionScript Output (Array of Objects):

var data:Array = [
    {
        name: "John Doe",
        age: 28,
        city: "New York"
    },
    {
        name: "Jane Smith",
        age: 34,
        city: "London"
    }
];

Common Use Cases

• Flash Applications: Convert LaTeX data tables to Flash-compatible formats
• AIR Development: Import academic data into Adobe AIR applications
• Game Development: Convert game data tables from LaTeX to ActionScript
• Data Visualization: Import statistical tables for Flash-based charts
• Educational Software: Convert educational content to interactive Flash apps

Supported LaTeX Elements

• Table Environments: tabular, table
• Commands: toprule, midrule, bottomrule, hline
• Special Characters: Automatically unescapes LaTeX special characters
• Column Separators: Handles & separators correctly

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.