Topic: Hex File Editing

Need to edit a file in Hex mode? XEmacs answers the call, also. . . .

= There is a mode for hex editing of a file. The command notes below should tell you enough, to figure it out. Just load up the file, as normal.

• Switch to Hexl mode: Alt-x, hexl-mode, enter.
= Now, you can "replace characters" just as they are on your keyboard.
• To place a hex value sequence, over this file in binary mode. (1) Make sure you are "pointed" (where) you want the hex-string placed. (2) Alt-x, hexl-insert-hex-string, enter, ????. (Your hexadecimal sequence.), then enter, when done.
• Exit Hexl mode: Alt-x, hexl-mode-exit, enter.

Platform: Linux
Level: Amateur
GlR

PS. When you switch from ASCII to Hexl mode. It'll will say, "Converting to (or from) hexl mode will drop Undo info, continue." Type y for yes! Now, you have a binary hexadecimal editor, for free, too!