Parse-FixedLength is a really nice module, and was the leading contender among the three modules when I first went looking. Nice job.

I couldn't tell from the docs if it accepted the "=>" form when using the pack/unpack format specs. We have binary data to read, and I want the name and format columns to line up, so using a ":" separator in a single parameter would have been a problem. With your encouragement I've tested the "=>" and it works fine. It also works in 5.6.1, which is important for us.

I'll put together an example to present to the group at work, and I'm guessing we'll use Parse-FixedLength. Thanks.

In reply to Re^4: Clarity in parsing fixed length data. by rodion
in thread Clarity in parsing fixed length data. by rodion

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