_BASE64ENCODE$

The _BASE64ENCODE$ function encodes a string containing binary or textual data into Base64 format.

Syntax

encodedString$ = _BASE64ENCODE$(stringToEncode$)

Parameters

• stringToEncode$ is the string to encode in Base64 format. It can include binary or textual data.

Description

• Base64 encoding is useful for transmitting binary data in text-based systems such as email or HTTP.
• It is also helpful for sharing binary content embedded in source files on message boards and forums.
• Encoded data will only contain characters from the Base64 character set (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /) with optional padding "=".
• Use _BASE64DECODE$ to reverse the operation and retrieve the original data.

Availability

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  none

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  v4.1.0

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  yes

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  yes

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  yes

Examples

Example 1

Encoding a string in Base64.

CONST inputString$ = "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." PRINT "Encoded string: "; _BASE64ENCODE$(inputString$)

Encoded string: VGhlIHF1aWNrIGJyb3duIGZveCBqdW1wcyBvdmVyIHRoZSBsYXp5IGRvZy4=

See also

• _BASE64DECODE$
• _INFLATE$, _DEFLATE$

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