Manipulation of Base64Strings

From: Fred Nelson (fred_at_smartybird.com)
Date: 11/30/03 

Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 13:22:45 -0500

Hi:

I'm developing a Web App that uses a hashing algorithm to produce a string
that is returned with:

   convert.tobase64string(final hash value)

When I compare the values I use:

   hashvalue = convert.frombase64string(inpassword)

This works fine when I read and write to a textbox on the screen.

I have been advised that I should add a character at the beginning and end
of the string before writing it to a database as SQL server in some cases
will truncate leading or trailing spaces.

I have attempted: hashpass = "*" + hashvalue + "*" - then removing the first
and final values. When I do this I cause a crash as the system determines
that this is not a valid value for the convert, there must be some data type
conversion that occurs when I do this.

I have searched all through MSDN and can't find an answer to how to do
this - if anyone knows the "magic formula" I would GREATLY appreciate it.

Thanks very much!

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