The author discusses using ImHex, an advanced hex editor, to quickly view data in a binary file with a custom format. They highlight the unique feature of the pattern language in ImHex, which allows users to define structures and decode data efficiently using a mix of C++ and Rust syntax. The author provides examples of parsing the SWF file format using the pattern language, including logic in patterns, match statements, and array stop conditions. They also explain how ImHex supports decompression directly within the editor and can store decompressed files in a virtual file system. The author is impressed with the pattern language’s capabilities but notes a lack of documentation.
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