[davidw]

How do I use HTMLSpecialChars in phrases? For example: on one of my hacks, I have this...

PHP Code:

<phrase name="setting_ticksep_desc"><![CDATA[Specify how you would like to separate your news. <br />For a blank space, type: &nb sp; (without the space)<br />To separate with a hyphen or a slash type: &nb sp; / &nb sp; (without the spaces)]]></phrase> 


I have to do this because if I use   it displays a blank space (obviously) rather than the HTMLSpecialChar. Is there a workaround for this?


Also, while on the same subject of HTMLSpecialChars, I've got a vbulletin option setting such as this...

PHP Code:

<setting varname="ticksep" displayorder="160">
                <datatype>free</datatype>
            </setting> 


If I put a default value in there, such as this...

PHP Code:

<defaultvalue>&nbsp;</defaultvalue> 


it gives me an error (so I disregard using a defaultvalue) - is there a way around this so I can use a defaultvalue?