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utf8-to-cp1252-conversion

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Convert UTF-8 Protheus sources safely to CP1252

Software Engineering#advpl#tlpp#encoding conversion#cp1252#utf-8 bom#protheus compiler#batch script
Authortotvs
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents Protheus compilation failures and character corruption by converting AdvPL/TLPP source files from UTF-8 into Windows-1252 (CP1252), which the Protheus compiler requires.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • In-place UTF-8 BOM-aware conversion: Converts files while stripping UTF-8 BOM when present and preserving the original filename and extension.
  • Deterministic script-based workflow: Uses the provided Bash or Windows batch scripts instead of ad-hoc manual conversions that can corrupt files.
  • Prevention of invalid artifacts: Enforces rules such as no .cp1252 extension files, no backups/duplicates, no renames, and post-conversion verification guidance.
  • Batch and recursive processing: Converts multiple .prw/.prg/.tlpp/.prx/.ch/.th files and supports recursive directory scans.
  • Typical use case: After an AI code-generation or migration skill produces new Protheus sources in UTF-8, run this skill to make them compile-ready in CP1252.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to convert your generated Protheus sources to CP1252 by running the provided script on the files you want compiled.

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Name: utf8-to-cp1252-conversion
Download link: https://github.com/totvs/engpro-advpl-tlpp-skills/archive/main.zip#utf8-to-cp1252-conversion

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