LaTeX to ASP Converter

About LaTeX to ASP Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to ASP (Active Server Pages) data structures including arrays, ADO recordsets, and dictionaries. Perfect for classic ASP web applications and legacy systems.

Key Features

• Multiple Output Formats: Array, ADO Recordset, or Dictionary structures
• Smart Type Detection: Automatically detects numbers vs strings
• Proper Escaping: Handles ASP string escaping correctly
• Custom Variable Names: Name your variables as needed
• ADO Support: Generates proper ADO Recordset code
• 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, Recordset, or Dictionary output format
3. Set Variable Name: Customize the variable name (default: "data")
4. Review Output: The ASP code updates automatically
5. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your .asp file

Output Formats

• Multi-dimensional Array: Traditional 2D array with header and data rows
• ADO Recordset: Full ADO Recordset with field definitions and data
• Array of Dictionaries: Each row as a Dictionary object with named keys

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

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

ASP Output (Array of Dictionaries):

<%
Dim data(1)
Dim item

' Row 1
Set item = Server.CreateObject("Scripting.Dictionary")
item.Add "Name", "John Doe"
item.Add "Age", 28
item.Add "City", "New York"
Set data(0) = item

' Row 2
Set item = Server.CreateObject("Scripting.Dictionary")
item.Add "Name", "Jane Smith"
item.Add "Age", 34
item.Add "City", "London"
Set data(1) = item
%>

Common Use Cases

• Classic ASP Applications: Convert LaTeX data tables to ASP format
• Legacy Systems: Migrate academic data to classic ASP applications
• Database Integration: Create ADO Recordsets from LaTeX tables
• Web Reports: Generate ASP code for web-based reporting
• Data Migration: Convert research data to ASP-compatible formats

ADO Recordset Features

• Field Definitions: Automatically creates field definitions from headers
• Data Population: Adds all rows to the recordset
• Navigation: Includes MoveFirst for easy iteration
• Type Safety: Uses adVarChar for string fields

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.