Decompiling Progress OpenEdge files (r-code) is notoriously difficult because Progress Software does not provide a native tool to revert these compiled binaries back to readable source code. However, there is ongoing progress in the field of automated decompilation and binary analysis that addresses these exact challenges. Progress Community
If you’ve ever found yourself with a compiled Progress OpenEdge file (a .r file) but no original source code (.p or .w), you know how stressful that can be. Whether it’s due to a lost repository, a legacy system hand-off, or an accidental deletion, the question is always the same: Can you decompile a .r file back into readable code? decompile progress .r file
PROGRESS R-code Decompiler: This is a paid recovery service that supports most Progress versions (v6 through v12). It claims a recovery rate of 60–100%, though the resulting source will not be identical to the original. Legally safe (no reverse engineering agreement violations)
If the code has been compiled using the compiler package (creating a bytecode file, often ending in .bc or just .r), it is harder to reverse. Case C: The file is Byte-Compiled (Protected) If