Modifying hex data through programming

[AMKalmar]

There's a lot of repetitive little processes I could make a whole lot faster if I knew some commands for modifying hex data (or whatever you would call it). I know some simple vb and flash. If need be I can download a trial of visual C++.

I've been googling and I can't find any info on modifying hex data (I'm likely just using the wrong terminology). I know how to handle stings and I imagine hex data would be handled in a similar way. Anyone know some commands for any of these languages for parsing, inserting, deleting, and replacing hex data? At least point me in the right direction. Thanks.

 

[Dantarion]

What you are thinking of are raw byte arrays.

Youre thinking of hex as a format, when its a way to VIEW raw bytes of data. In fact, if you are working with Brawl formats and wii data, I suggest looking at using BrawlLib(Its the library part of BrawlBox) and using the "b-" types, i.e. bint, bfloat, bshort, etc, to read big endian values from raw files.

Just remember, you aren't trying to read "hex data" you are trying to read the values in the file.

 

[AMKalmar]

Turns out I actually have Visual Studio '05 not just VB. So C#, VB, J#, or C++? Thinkin' it's time to learn C++. Anyways that's not even the best part. The thing came with posters. The front has stuff, and the back has Mr. Infinity and The Professor! With their help I can "combat the feature creep" and "contain the cludge." (holeh craaap)

 

[Wind Owl]

BrawlLib is written in C# so you might want to learn that instead.

 

[Dantarion]

And I would just get 2008 Express.

I can send you a file that lets you debug/compile BrawlBox/BrawlLib without having 2008 Pro if you get that far

 

[AMKalmar]

Okay, send it please.