Logo

XML to ASP Converter

Transform XML data into ASP/VBScript code with arrays, ADODB recordsets, and dictionaries for classic ASP applications

XML Input

ASP Output

About XML to ASP Converter

Convert XML data to ASP/VBScript code for use in classic ASP applications. This tool generates properly formatted VBScript code with arrays, ADODB recordsets, and dictionaries, making it easy to work with XML data in your ASP projects.

Key Features

  • Multiple Output Formats: 2D Arrays, ADODB Recordsets, or Array of Dictionaries
  • VBScript Tags: Optional <% %> tags for direct use in ASP pages
  • Usage Comments: Includes helpful code examples
  • Type Handling: Proper handling of strings, numbers, booleans, and null values
  • Recordset Support: Generate ADODB.Recordset objects
  • Dictionary Support: Create Scripting.Dictionary objects
  • Smart Parsing: Extracts element names and data from XML
  • File Download: Save as .asp file

How to Use

  1. Input XML Data: Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
  2. Choose Format: Select 2D Array, ADODB Recordset, or Dictionary format
  3. Configure Options: Enable VBScript tags and comments as needed
  4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your ASP code

Output Formats

2D Array:

  • Simple two-dimensional array structure
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Access data by index: data(row, column)
  • Best for simple data storage

ADODB Recordset:

  • Full-featured database recordset object
  • Supports navigation (MoveFirst, MoveNext, etc.)
  • Access data by field name: rs("fieldname")
  • Perfect for database-like operations
  • Compatible with existing ASP database code

Array of Dictionaries:

  • Each row is a Dictionary object with named keys
  • Easy to read and maintain
  • Access data by key: data(index)("key")
  • Flexible and intuitive

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>

ASP Output (2D Array):

<%
' products data
Dim productsData(1, 3)
' Column names: id, name, price, inStock

productsData(0, 0) = 1
productsData(0, 1) = "Laptop"
productsData(0, 2) = 999.99
productsData(0, 3) = True

productsData(1, 0) = 2
productsData(1, 1) = "Mouse"
productsData(1, 2) = 24.99
productsData(1, 3) = True

' Usage: value = productsData(row, column)
%>

ASP Output (ADODB Recordset):

<%
' Create and populate recordset
Dim productsRS
Set productsRS = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")

productsRS.Fields.Append "id", adVarChar, 255
productsRS.Fields.Append "name", adVarChar, 255
productsRS.Fields.Append "price", adVarChar, 255
productsRS.Fields.Append "inStock", adVarChar, 255
productsRS.Open

productsRS.AddNew
productsRS("id") = 1
productsRS("name") = "Laptop"
productsRS("price") = 999.99
productsRS("inStock") = True
productsRS.Update

productsRS.MoveFirst

' Usage:
' Do While Not productsRS.EOF
'     Response.Write productsRS("id") & "<br>"
'     productsRS.MoveNext
' Loop
%>

Common Use Cases

  • Legacy Applications: Maintain classic ASP applications
  • Data Migration: Convert XML data to ASP format
  • Testing: Generate test data for ASP applications
  • Prototyping: Quick data structures for development
  • Static Data: Embed lookup tables and configuration data
  • Offline Data: Work with data without database connection

VBScript Data Types

  • String: Text values in double quotes
  • Number: Integer and decimal values
  • Boolean: True or False values
  • Null: Empty values

ADODB Recordset Methods

  • AddNew: Create a new record
  • Update: Save changes to current record
  • MoveFirst: Move to first record
  • MoveNext: Move to next record
  • EOF: Check if at end of recordset
  • Close: Close the recordset

Scripting.Dictionary Methods

  • Add: Add a key-value pair
  • Item: Get or set value by key
  • Exists: Check if key exists
  • Remove: Remove a key-value pair
  • Keys: Get array of all keys

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

Classic ASP Best Practices

  • Use Recordsets for Database-like Data: Provides familiar interface
  • Use Arrays for Simple Data: Faster and more memory efficient
  • Use Dictionaries for Named Access: More readable code
  • Always Close Recordsets: Free up resources
  • Set Objects to Nothing: Release memory

Privacy & Security

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