From hex

Description

This operation is used to convert hexadecimal-encoded data back into its original form, whether it’s plain text, binary data, or another format. Hexadecimal encoding is often used to represent binary data in a readable, ASCII-compatible format.

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Data types

These are the input/output expected data types for this operation:

Input data

- The hexadecimal-encoded data you want to decode.

Output data

- Decoded string.

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Parameters

These are the parameters you need to configure to use this operation (mandatory parameters are marked with a *):

Delimiter

Specify a delimiter if your hex data is separated by spaces, commas, or another character. Select one of the following:

• Auto - Automatically detects the formatting of the hexadecimal data, making it a versatile choice when the exact format isn’t known or when the data is inconsistently formatted.

• Space - Assumes that each byte (two hex characters) is separated by a single space.

• Percent - Assumes that each hex byte is separated by a percent sign (%)

• Comma - Assumes that each hex byte is separated by a comma (,)

• Semi-colon - Assumes that each hex byte is separated by a semi-colon (;)

• Colon - Assumes that each hex byte is separated by a colon (:)

• 0x - Assumes that each hexadecimal byte or value in the input starts with the 0x prefix. The operation will ignore the 0x part and treat the following characters as hexadecimal data.

• 0x with comma - This option is similar to the 0x option but also expects each hex value to be separated by a comma. Each value in the input should be prefixed by 0x and separated from the next by a comma.

• backslash-x - Interprets hexadecimal data prefixed by \x in each hex pair. This format is commonly found in programming and scripting languages (like JavaScript, C, or Python) where \x is used to denote hexadecimal byte values.

• None - This option assumes that the hexadecimal data is a continuous string without any separators between each byte. This is the default value.

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Example

Suppose you want to decode a series of events including hexadecimal-encoded data:

1. In your Pipeline, open the required Action configuration and select the input Field.

2. In the Operation field, choose From Hex.

3. Set Delimiter to Space.

4. Give your Output field a name and click Save. The values in your input field will be decoded. For example:

Input data - "48 65 6c 6c 6f 20 57 6f 72 6c 64"

Delimiter - Space

Output data - "Hello World"

You can try out operations with specific values using the Input field above the operation. You can enter the value in the example above and check the result in the Output field.