str2hex(cStr) - String to Hexadecimal Conversion in Merciglobal Cloud ERP

The str2hex(cStr) function is a custom JavaScript utility provided by Merciglobal Cloud ERP to convert a regular string into its hexadecimal representation. This function is particularly useful for internal encoding, secure transmission of data, and storage purposes.

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Function Signature

str2hex(cStr: string): string

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Parameters

Name	Type	Description
cStr	string	The string that needs to be encoded into hexadecimal format.

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Return Value

• Returns a string representing the hexadecimal format of the input.

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Usage Example

let original = "MerciERP";
let hexEncoded = str2hex(original);
console.log(hexEncoded);
// Output: 4d65726369455250

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Common Use Cases

• Encrypting sensitive metadata for safe transmission
• Debugging and troubleshooting data flow within modules
• Converting input strings before storing in secure tables

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Developer Notes

• Always validate the input to ensure it's a valid string.
• This function does not perform encryption — it's a simple encoding utility.
• Ensure reverse conversion utility (hex2str) is available if required.

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Security Implication

While str2hex helps obscure data, it should not be used as a secure encryption mechanism. Use this only for basic encoding purposes in non-critical layers.

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Pricing Impact

Feature	Included in Plan	Additional Cost
String to Hex Utility	✅ All Plans	❌ No Extra Cost

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Need Help?

Reach out to the Merciglobal Cloud ERP support team or internal documentation portal for implementation patterns, best practices, or issues with encoding utilities.

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🧠 Internal Use Only: Make sure to standardize its usage across ERP modules to maintain uniformity.