How to Convert VBS to PHP
The need to migrate computer applications from one programming language to another is a common but frustrating task. As servers are upgraded, programmers often find themselves stuck with obsolete programs. This software can only benefit users after translation to the new platform. Visual Basic Script (VBS) is a popular Microsoft programming language that is not understood by linux-based web servers where PHP is the standard tool. Moving a website from a Microsoft system to a linux web site requires all VBS code to be converted into PHP. Often a programmer will attempt this by hand. While some manual tweaking is usually necessary, it is not the only option.
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Instructions
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Identify a program for the automatic conversion of VBS programming code into the PHP language. This process is common and tools exist to streamline the conversion. VBS is usually associated with Microsoft ASP server systems, so some tools are referred to as ASP to PHP converters. As ASP uses VBS, these utilities perform the job appropriately.
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Download and install the conversion utility, or create an online account to gain access to the conversion software. ASP Translator is a convenient web site that converts code directly on its web page after free registration. ASP2PHP is a free program available for download which provides a graphic user interface for Windows to accomplish a similar conversion process as ASP Translator.
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Copy the VBS code from the original program you wish to convert. As VBS and PHP both interact with HTML for web pages, ASP Translator accepts the HTML portion of the script as well.
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Paste the full original VBS code into the conversion text box.
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Press the Convert or Translate button and the formatted PHP equivalent will appear in the conversion output box. The code's interaction with HTML will remain intact and all the laborious aspects of the conversion will be finished. This includes the formatting of algorithmic loops, comment structures and variable definitions.
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Tips & Warnings
These conversion programs are helpful and can save a lot of time. However, no conversion is perfect. Some editing of the translations is often necessary to ensure a bug-free program. Always test the product extensively and mimic all possible input scenarios to make sure the algorithms are functioning as designed.
