Is there some functionality in/for Delphi that converts a string with html named and numbered entities to unicode text?

Question

I read data from a mysql database that has is filled by php scripts. All special characters are converted to named or numbered html entities (for example & a m p ; & # 2 8 6 ;). I know of no way to convert these characters back to the original ones in Delphi as unicode strings. Did anyone ever find or even create such a function? This would be very helpful to me. Thanks! Marc

Answer 1

In Delphi 2007 there is a unit called HTTPApp.pas (in [Delphi Folder]\Source\Win32\Internet) that has the functions HTMLEncode and HTMLDecode. They might be worth a look.