arm2hpdl

arm2hpdl input_file [options]

input_file
    The ARM assembly language file to be converted. This is typically a file with a `.s` or `.asm` extension.

-o output_file
    Specifies the output file name for the HPDL code. If not specified, the output is usually written to standard output.

-v
    Enables verbose output. Provides additional information during the conversion process.

-h
    Displays a help message with available options.

The `arm2hpdl` command is a utility primarily used in embedded systems development and related fields. Its purpose is to translate ARM assembly code into HP Device Language (HPDL). HPDL, a page description language developed by Hewlett-Packard, is commonly employed in printers and other output devices. `arm2hpdl` effectively bridges the gap between low-level ARM instructions and a format suitable for printing or display via HPDL-compatible devices. The translated HPDL code can then be sent to a printer or processed further to generate visual representations of the ARM assembly code's logic. This can be useful for debugging, documentation, or reverse engineering purposes. It is typically part of a larger toolchain for embedded system programming or analysis.

The `arm2hpdl` command's availability and usage might be highly specific to certain development environments or embedded toolchains. It may not be a standard Linux utility found in all distributions. Compatibility with different versions of ARM assembly syntax and HPDL may vary.

The generated HPDL can be visually inspected to confirm program flow and understand variable usage. This method enables verification of assembly correctness, similar to but far less versatile than more standard debuggers.

The command likely originated as part of a specialized software development kit or embedded system toolchain. Its development would have been driven by the need to visualize or document ARM assembly code in a form compatible with HP printers or other HPDL-interpreting devices. Exact version history may be tied to specific toolchain documentation.

as(1), ld(1)