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I am trying to open the skype .dat hex files and I would like to know if I can use Sublime text instead of the other 'dedicated' hex editors.

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Sublime text is one of my favorite editors. You can extend its capabilities by using plugins.

I use its plugin HexViewer to view hex files. http://facelessuser.github.io/HexViewer/

  • In Sublime Text, press ctrl + shift + p (Win, Linux) or cmd + shift + p (OSX) to bring up the quick panel and start typing Package Control: Install Package. Select the command and it will show a list of installable plugins.

  • Start typing HexViewer; when you see it, select it.

  • Restart to be sure everything is loaded properly.

HexViewer

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    Seems really good but frustratingly I can't figure out how to open it after it's installed. The documentation doesn't tell you the keyboard shortcuts, nor are they listed in any key settings file anywhere.
    – temporary_user_name
    May 29, 2018 at 5:36
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    Lack of documentation for opening plugins seems to be a common theme. I managed to find it by going to Tools > Packages > Hexviewer > Toggle Hex Viewer
    – moonpatrol
    Jul 11, 2018 at 5:49
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    I used this happily but now it says "Can't find package HexViewer" every time I open it and I can't find it in the install menu. Was it removed?
    – xjcl
    Feb 2, 2019 at 21:04
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    Yes, but how can you edit?
    – pmor
    Apr 11, 2022 at 14:44
  • Found: HexViewer: Export Bin.
    – pmor
    Apr 11, 2022 at 15:32
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Once the HexViewer is installed in sublime text, press "Ctr + Shift + P" to open the "command palette" now just type "HexViewer: Toggle Hex View", you can now see the hexadecimal code as well.

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All DOC in http://facelessuser.github.io/HexViewer/#hexviewer-toggle-hex-view

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This can be done without installing any plugins. Simply open the file and select File -> Reopen with Encoding -> Hexademical.

HexViewer has a richer UI and additional features, but this works out of the box.

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