Input Text Boxes

ImHex contains a number of different input text boxes that expect different input. This page describes their functionality.

Input fields as seen in ImHex
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Mathematical Input

This field expects some sort of mathematical expression such as -1234.5 or 0xABCD or

5 + 7 or log(e) / 2.

Important to note is, when trying to enter a hexadecimal value into these fields, the value must be prefixed with 0x.

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Numerical Input

This field expects a numerical value. This can either be a floating point number, a decimal number, or a hexadecimal number.

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Binary Pattern Input

This field expects a binary pattern string in the form of 0F ?? A?. The characters 0 to 9 and A to F specify the fixed value of that nibble while question marks specify a wildcard value. For more information on this, check the Binary Pattern page.

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Regex Input

This field expects a regex-formatted input string. For more information on this, check the Regex cheatsheet.

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Text Input

This field expects any valid UTF-8 string and doesn't expect any special formatting.

Sliders

Sliders can be modified by simply sliding around the drag bar or by CTRL-Clicking on it and using it as a regular input text box.

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