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ASN.1 Editor

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An editor to view, analyse and modify ASN.1 DER encoded data
ASN.1 Editor Main Screen

Introduction

Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1) Distinguished Encoding Rule (DER) encoded data is widely used in digital security protocols (i.e. X509 digital certificate). The encoded data is not readable by regular text editors. The Asn1Processor Library is designed to parse and modify ASN.1 DER encoded data. The ASN.1 Editor is a sample project that uses the Asn1Processor library to view and to edit DER encoded data. The Asn1Processor Library source code and reference documentation (Asn1EditorLib.chm) are also included in the downloadable source code zip file.

The ASN.1 Editor doesn't do any schema checking. The user needs to make sure the edited data conforms to certain constrains (i.e. OCSP request or Key Info structure).

Main Features

1. Dump Text Format Data

You can view the selected node branch text dump by right-clicking the designated node and selecting "View Node Text". View Node Text

2. Atomically Parse “Encapsulates” Data

OCTET and BITSTRING may encapsulate ASN.1 DER encoded data, for example:

Encapsulate Parse Sample

The ASN.1 Editor can automatically parse the data structure.

3. Hex Data Viewer

Click "View->Hex Viewer" and you can view the binary data structure.

Hex Viewer

4. Extensible OID Table

OID.txt file is installed in the same directory as Asn1Editor.EXE.

Here are the sample records:

0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.25, domainComponent
1.2.36.68980861.1.1.10, Signet pilot
1.2.36.68980861.1.1.11, Signet intraNet
1.2.36.68980861.1.1.2, Signet personal
1.2.36.68980861.1.1.20, Signet securityPolicy

The OID and the description are comma separated. It can be extended in order to add in additional OIDs.

5. Change Node Content

Double click the selected node and you can see the "Node Content Editor".

Node Content Editor

6. Save Selected Node Data into Another File

You can save the designated node data into a file by right-clicking the node and selecting "Save selected node as...".

7. Copy Selected Node Data into Clipboard

Right-click the node and select "Copy".

8. Paste Node Data from Clipboard

Right-click the insertion point node and select "Paste as last child node", "Paste before current node", or "Paste after current node" to perform the insert operation.

9. Binary/Hex/Base64 Data Converter

Convert the data format between Hex, Base64, and PEM using the "Data Converter".

Data Converter

History

  • 3rd September, 2003: Initial post
  • 29th June, 2008: Updated source code and installer
    The changes are mainly for bug fixing, Visual Studio 2005, and Vista support.

License

This article, along with any associated source code and files, is licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)


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Software Developer (Senior)
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Liping Dai has worked in IT industry more than 17 years. He moved to Canada in 1996. After worked in Toronto for 4 years, he relocated to Silicon Valley. He has strong passion in the area of Multi-core/Multi thread programming, Parallel Computing, Image Reorganization, Secure Communication, and Mobile Device development.

Comments and Discussions

 
QuestionThank you, It's working very well Pin
AMirS15-Aug-17 20:41
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AnswerRe: Thank you, It's working very well Pin
Liping Dai16-Sep-17 6:43
Liping Dai16-Sep-17 6:43 
NewsNew life to ASN.1 Editor Pin
Crypt32dll2-Aug-15 5:53
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GeneralStill an excellent work Pin
FiresChild23-Jul-15 9:35
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QuestionIn message file p7m. asn1 Editor bad for each file Pin
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GeneralMy vote of 5 Pin
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QuestionMy vote is 5 Pin
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GeneralMy vote of 1 Pin
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GeneralMy vote of 5 Pin
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Questioncan you decouple the asn1 node class from System.Windows.Forms.TreeNode class? Pin
foundationsoft3-Oct-13 16:18
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AnswerRe: can you decouple the asn1 node class from System.Windows.Forms.TreeNode class? Pin
Liping Dai3-Oct-13 17:11
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GeneralNice tool, but can't handle 'indefinite' length Pin
Qistoph17-Mar-11 11:39
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