Best Practices

To get the most out of HuntMemory while ensuring stability and avoiding common pitfalls, follow these best practices.

Memory Scanning

Efficient Scanning Techniques

  1. Choose the Right Value Type: Select the appropriate data type (int, long, float, double) that matches how the target application stores the value.
  2. Use Unknown Initial Scan: When you don’t know the exact value, use “Unknown” initial scan to find candidates.
  3. Narrow Results Quickly: Change the value in the target application and perform “Refine” scans with the new value to reduce the result set efficiently.
  4. Between Scans: Use “Between” scans when you know a value has changed within a range but don’t know the exact new value.

Address Management

  1. Verify Addresses: Before saving an address, verify it’s the correct one by changing the value in the application and confirming it updates in HMemory.
  2. Use Descriptive Names: When possible, note what each address represents for future reference.
  3. Group Related Addresses: Keep addresses that control related features together for easier management.

Lua Scripting

Script Development

  1. Start Simple: Begin with basic scripts and gradually add complexity.
  2. Use Logging: Utilize the log() function to track script execution and debug issues.
  3. Handle Errors: Implement error handling for critical operations, especially memory reads/writes.
  4. Test Incrementally: Test each part of your script as you develop it.

Performance Considerations

  1. Limit Scan Results: When using getResults(), specify a reasonable limit to avoid memory issues.
  2. Control Thread Frequency: Don’t create threads with very short intervals as they can impact performance.
  3. Clean Up Resources: Remove UI elements and drawings when they’re no longer needed.
  4. Use Appropriate Delays: Add sleep() calls in loops to prevent excessive CPU usage.

Security and Safety

  1. Validate Inputs: Always validate data before using it in memory operations.
  2. Check Process Attachment: Verify a process is attached before performing memory operations.
  3. Use Trusted Sources: Only download and execute scripts from trusted sources.
  4. Backup Important Data: Before making significant changes, ensure you can restore the original state.

UI and Canvas Usage

Dynamic Menu Best Practices

  1. Limit Menu Items: Too many menu items can clutter the interface and impact performance.
  2. Use Meaningful Labels: Make button and switch labels descriptive of their function.
  3. Group Related Controls: Organize related controls together for better user experience.
  4. Provide Feedback: Use showToast() or log() to inform users of script actions.

Canvas Drawing Guidelines

  1. Remove Unneeded Drawings: Clean up drawings with canvas.remove() when they’re no longer needed.
  2. Limit Drawing Updates: Avoid updating drawing positions too frequently to maintain performance.
  3. Use Appropriate Colors: Ensure text and shapes are visible against various backgrounds.
  4. Consider Screen Size: Design drawings to work on different screen sizes and orientations.

Memory Manipulation

Safe Value Modification

  1. Understand Value Ranges: Know the valid ranges for values to avoid crashing the target application.
  2. Make Small Changes: Start with small value changes to observe the application’s behavior.
  3. Test Freeze Durations: Don’t freeze values indefinitely; test how long freezing can be maintained without issues.
  4. Monitor Application State: Watch for unexpected behavior in the target application that might indicate problems.

Pointer Techniques

  1. Verify Pointer Chains: Confirm pointer chains are stable across application restarts.
  2. Understand Memory Layout: Learn about the target application’s memory structure for more effective pointer scanning.
  3. Use Multiple Offsets: When scanning for pointers, try different offset values to find the most reliable chain.

General Recommendations

Device and App Considerations

  1. Root Access: Ensure your device has proper root access for memory operations.
  2. Battery Optimization: Be aware that memory scanning can be resource-intensive and affect battery life.
  3. Application Compatibility: Some applications may have anti-cheat mechanisms that detect memory manipulation.
  4. System Stability: Avoid manipulating system processes or critical application data that could cause instability.

Documentation and Organization

  1. Document Your Work: Keep notes on what addresses and scripts do for future reference.
  2. Version Control: If creating complex scripts, consider using version control to track changes.
  3. Share Knowledge: Contribute to community knowledge by sharing useful scripts and techniques (when appropriate).
  1. Respect Terms of Service: Ensure your usage complies with application terms of service.
  2. Use on Owned Software: Only use HuntMemory on software you own or have permission to modify.
  3. Consider Others: Be mindful of how your actions might affect other players in multiplayer games.
  4. Educational Purpose: Use HuntMemory primarily for learning about memory management and application behavior.

By following these best practices, you’ll be able to use HuntMemory more effectively while minimizing potential issues and ensuring a better experience for both you and the applications you’re analyzing.