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Hi,
I'm trying to access database values into the dcr through a java file called through the inline command. it works fine if the values in the database don't have "&" between 2 values.
it's erroring out if there is an "&" between 2 values. for eg: Trinidad & Tobago - gives an error with "&" .
How can i code in the java file so that "&" in the database values gets replaced with "and" , then the values are pulled into the dct?
Any immediate responses are greatly appreciated.

Thanks