Igor’s Tip of the Week #136: Changing assembler syntax

When exporting disassembly, sometimes you need to modify it so that it is accepted by a specific assembler you’re using. One little-known fact is that some of IDA’s processor modules support different assembler syntaxes, so it may be useful to try a different one to see if it matches your needs better.

The assembler can be changed via Options > General…, Analysis tab:

For example, on x86 the TASM Ideal syntax may be selected instead of the default Generic …

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