How to edit binary files with TextPad

[Lyle]

It turns out you can do rudimentary editing of binary data with TextPad as long as the files are not opened in binary (read-only) mode. To edit in binary, simply open the file in question for edit, then use your keyboard's ALT key followed by a three-digit number (entered using the numeric keypad) specifying the value (in decimal) you wish to use. For example, to insert/overtype x'F1' use ALT + 241. Simplistic, and not pleasant to use for large amounts of data, but it will do the job in a pinch.