The results of running a Binary Template are much easier to understand and edit than using just the raw hex bytes. See Writing Scripts for more information on Scripts and Editing Variables with Scripts for information on using Scripts and Templates together.Why is 010 Editor so powerful? Unlike traditional hex editors which only display the raw hex bytes of a file (1), 010 Editor can also parse a file into a hierarchical structure using a Binary Template (2).

Scripts can be used to modify variables defined in a Template.

The following topics list all available functions: The following topics describe the syntax specifically used when writing Binary Templates:Ī large number of functions are available when writing Templates. The syntax of Binary Templates is similar to that of scripts. For an example of how Templates work open any ZIP, BMP, or WAV file on your computer and see the Repository Dialog for information on installing Templates from the Repository. Templates can be configured to automatically load and execute each time a file is opened (see Template Options). When a Template is executed the file is parsed into a number of variables and the variables are displayed in the Template Results panel (see Template Results for more information). Templates are executed as an interpreter would run, starting from the first line in the file and progressing downwards.

Each Template is stored as a text file with the extension '.bt' and can be edited directly in 010 Editor (see the Templates Menu). Templates allow binary files to be understood and edited in a much easier fashion than typical hex editors.

Installing Files on Open from the Repositoryīinary Templates, one of the most powerful features of 010 Editor, allow virtually any binary file to be parsed into a series of variables.

Using 010 Editor - Templates and Scripts.

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