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This tag is obsolete. Use the newer security tools; see "Conversion functions" on&#160;page&#160;705 and Chapter&#160;16, "Securing Applications" in ColdFusion MX Developer's Guide.
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ColdFusion&#160;MX: this tag is obsolete. It does not work in ColdFusion&#160;MX and later releases.
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