Windows 10: Blank hexes instead of terrain

One of my not so new games still runs except for one thing - instead of the r=terrain as it should be it gives blank hexes.If anyone knows this problem I will give you details onthe game.As I only use it for nostalgia and as a data source for mods of a a newer game and we are talking about legit games I own this is not a big deal but is there a way to fix this issue?I can still run the game problem free on my ''old''' PC will be 7 years old this fall but runs like new but there is this issue on the ''new'' machine will be 5 years this fall, no problems whatsoever except this one.This is

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HEX File (.hex)

I would try Power-Shell Get-Content. It has a bunch of options which could help with transformation which you will probably need to do. Also, it gives you a way to just take a peek at a few lines instead of being forced to see the whole file before
you're ready to deal with it.

Here's a way of getting a description of the syntax

Get-Content -? | out-string -Width 90

If it really is "Hex" though, I suspect you will have to pipe it to something else and unfortunately then instead of trying to find another cmdlet you may be faced with learning some more arcane syntax.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17229866/powershell-hex-to-string-conversion

(BING search for

powershell fromhex totext

)

BTW I did not look very hard for a better hit. That was just the first one which (more or less) demonstrated my point. I'm disappointed it was not a "one-liner".

Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle

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Batch Program that Sends Hex String to Serial Port

The file you sent me does contain the correct hex bytes. Did you get the desired result when using the "copy" command?

If you don't then you will need to do your own homework in order to find the correct hex string. The steps will always be the same:

1. Use notepad.exe to open hex1.vbs.
2. Change this line to suit your requirements:
   
   aChars = split("245 0 1 2 2 1 6")
   
   You can put as many numbers between the brackets as you like. The numbers must be decimals from 0 to 255, corresponding to $0 to $FF. The must be separated by one space.
3. Save the file.
4. Type these commands exactly and press Enter after each:
   
   cscript hex1.vbs
   
   copy /b hex1.txt com1

 

HEX File (.hex)

How can I change the format of a file I downloaded. It's asking me " How do you want to open this file". It's a HEX File (.hex) file type and open with Unknown application What app do I use ?????

Thanks