Delphi simple binary file string extractor

**Summary ** We need a Delphi **function** and test program that takes a binary file (passed as a byte stream or file name) and extracts strings (as a string list)? that are bounded? between start tags (one or more, passed as a paramater)? and stop tags (one or more passed a parameter). **Start and stop tags (in hex)**? * Need to include variable portions eg: start tag = 0FXXAEXXXX12 will match 0F54AED34A12 The? function? needs to report the XX hex values - if any - as well (where X = half a byte) for each string in string list (so perhaps the? function should have type 'Stringtag' holding two string lists one for the string and one for the XX hex values?). * Any start tag can start any string extraction and any stop tag can stop any string extraction. * _Don't worry about nested tags_ (ie once a start tag has been hit, wait for a stop tag before looking for start tags again). **The test program ** * An open file dialogue (binary file to be hacked) * Two small memos for input of start and stop tags (one per line). These should populate from [login to view URL] and [login to view URL] text files (filled by default with the test tags shown below) and save automatically at each memo change event. * A string grid with two columns ? - Strings (wide column) ? - XX hex values (column enough for 16 characters - New Courier) **Test data ** Any power-point file with text in it (grab from web)!? Use start-tag = A80FXXXXXXXX Use stop-tag #1 = 0D0D Use stop-tag #2 = XXXXXX0FXX You will find that this will act as a text parser for powerpoint files! It does not need to be prefect at text extraction of powerpoint files but the algorithm needs to work as described above. ## Deliverables Rent A Coder requirements notice: As originally posted, this bid request does not have complete details. Should a dispute arise and this project go into arbitration "as is", the contract's vagueness might cause it to be interpreted against you, even though you were acting in good-faith. So for your protection, if you are interested in this project, please work-out and document the requirements onsite. 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows? (depending on the nature? of the deliverables): a)? For web sites or? other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Win 98 and up