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Problems with Ampersand inside link - XML method

I've noticed that if i provide anything in the tag within the XML file that includes an ampersand ==> &, that it will spit out the error: 

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
siteroot/modules/mod_powerslide/helper.php on line 97

I think I see the reasoning behind this but being that 99% of joomla links have ampersands in them there has to be some kind of workaround. I've even tried putting quotes around the links but I just get syntax problems then and dead links that lead here.

LumoMongo replied SEO URL's...

hmm... simplest way would be to use SEO URL's...

I dont know if there is a workaround for this, I think it would be best if Skashi had a look at it - I am sure the admin method works fine, but due to the nature of XML based content I can see why the ampersand is breaking the file.

Skashi will see this post and reply with any possible workarounds, I have mailed him about it.

skash replied Workaround

The ampersand is a reserved character in xml. You must escape it as &

So instead of doing this: 

<link>http://www.mysite.com?option=com_powerslidepro&id=2</link>


Add the & instead: 

<link>http://www.mysite.com?option=com_powerslidepro&amp;id=2</link>

jerry3 replied Thanks!

Awesome guys thanks for the quick support on this truly priceless joomla plugin

LumoMongo replied No problem

Glad you got sorted out

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