For high-level experts, a hex editor can be used to peak into the VLX structure. While you won't see clean code, you can often identify function names, strings, and file paths, which provides a roadmap for rebuilding the routine. 3. Visual LISP Inspecting Tools

: Prior to compilation, developers can use scripts to shift characters or rename variables to nonsensical strings, making any successfully decompiled code nearly impossible to read.

There are several VLX decompilers available on the market, including: