XML to ActionScript Converter

About XML to ActionScript Converter

Convert XML data to ActionScript 3.0 code for use in Flash, Flex, and Adobe AIR applications. This tool generates properly typed ActionScript code with Arrays, Vectors, and Objects, making it easy to work with XML data in your ActionScript projects.

Key Features

• Multiple Output Formats: Array of Arrays, Vector (strongly typed), or Array of Objects
• Automatic Type Detection: Detects int, Number, Boolean, and String types
• Strong Typing Support: Option to use ActionScript 3.0 strong typing
• Vector Support: Generate Vector.<*> for better performance
• Object Format: Create Array of Objects with named properties
• Smart Parsing: Extracts element names and data from XML
• Usage Examples: Includes code examples for accessing data
• File Download: Save as .as file

How to Use

1. Input XML Data: Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
2. Choose Format: Select Array, Vector, or Object format
3. Configure Options: Enable type detection and strong typing as needed
4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your ActionScript code

Output Formats

Array of Arrays:

• Simple 2D array structure
• Lightweight and fast
• Access data by index: data[row][column]
• Separate array for column names

Vector (Strongly Typed):

• ActionScript 3.0 Vector type for better performance
• Type-safe and memory efficient
• Faster than Array for large datasets
• Recommended for production applications

Array of Objects:

• Each row is an Object with named properties
• Easy to read and maintain
• Access data by property name: data[0].columnName
• Perfect for data binding and iteration

Example Conversion

XML Input:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<products>
  <product>
    <id>1</id>
    <name>Laptop</name>
    <price>999.99</price>
    <inStock>true</inStock>
  </product>
  <product>
    <id>2</id>
    <name>Mouse</name>
    <price>24.99</price>
    <inStock>true</inStock>
  </product>
</products>

ActionScript Output (Array):

// products data as Array
var productsData:Array = [
	[1, "Laptop", 999.99, true],
	[2, "Mouse", 24.99, true]
];

// Column names
var productsColumns:Array = ["id", "name", "price", "inStock"];

ActionScript Output (Object):

// products data as Array of Objects
var productsData:Array = [
	{
		id: 1,
		name: "Laptop",
		price: 999.99,
		inStock: true
	},
	{
		id: 2,
		name: "Mouse",
		price: 24.99,
		inStock: true
	}
];

Type Detection

When type detection is enabled, the converter automatically determines the appropriate ActionScript type:

• int: For integer values (whole numbers)
• Number: For decimal values (floating-point)
• Boolean: For true/false values
• String: For text values (default)
• null: For empty values

Common Use Cases

• Flash Games: Load game data from XML files
• AIR Applications: Import XML data into desktop apps
• Flex Applications: Populate DataGrids and Lists
• Data Visualization: Create charts and graphs from XML data
• Testing: Generate test data for ActionScript unit tests
• Migration: Convert XML data to ActionScript format

ActionScript 3.0 Best Practices

• Use Vector for Performance: Vector is faster than Array for typed data
• Enable Strong Typing: Catch errors at compile time instead of runtime
• Choose Object Format for Readability: Named properties are easier to understand
• Use Array for Flexibility: When you need dynamic typing

Supported XML Structure

• Root Element: Container for all data rows
• Row Elements: Direct children of root element
• Column Elements: Child elements of each row
• Text Content: Data values extracted from element text

Privacy & Security

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

FAQ

• Q: Which XML structures are supported?
  A: The converter expects a single root element (for example, <products>) containing repeated row elements (such as <product>) with child elements for each column. Nested or deeply hierarchical XML is not flattened automatically.
• Q: How are ActionScript types chosen?
  A: For each column, the tool inspects all values and picks the most specific shared type (int, Number, Boolean, or String). If you disable type detection, everything is treated as String.
• Q: What is the difference between Array, Vector, and Object output?
  A: Array output uses a 2D array (e.g., data[0][1]), Vector output uses Vector.<Vector.<*>> for better performance, and Object output creates an Array of objects like { id: 1, name: "Laptop" } for readability.
• Q: How are empty or missing XML elements handled?
  A: Empty or missing values are converted to null in the generated ActionScript so you can easily detect them in your code.
• Q: Can I use the output directly in Flash or AIR projects?
  A: Yes. The generated code is plain ActionScript 3.0 and can be pasted into classes, utility files, or inline script blocks in Flash, Flex, or AIR projects.