Raw_data question

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Hey,
Im building a php tool for admin'ing the database so a remote GM can make db changes on the fly.

One question though about the items data. Ive mapped out the item structs from the code, so when I retrieve the data via a SQL query, I know where in the array the data is at, so I know where and how to mess with the BLOB.

Now, the value that comes through the query looks is an ACSII character.. Do I just convert that ASCII character back to it's numeric representation, and vice versa to insert it back in, or is there anything special that needs to be done with it?

Any help would be appreciated!