Re: Structure of protocol tree

[Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter () xs4all nl>]

Hi,

"With the proper use of subtrees the structure of even the most complex
protocols becomes clear."
... and then came ASN.1 ... ;)

Thanks,
Jaap

On Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:32:13 +0100, "news.gmane.com"
<AndreasSander1 () gmx net> wrote:
> "Jaap Keuter" <jaap.keuter () xs4all nl> wrote in 
> message news:75883c052eaf82074dac3aef04d29e94 () xs4all nl...
> > Hi,
> >
> > This 'colorize' is mainly intended to mark changeover into another
> > protocol.
> > Usually you see this at the top level (from the root), but occasionally
> > when a protocol is encapsulated (some ITU protocols show this).
> > As long as your 'structures' are at the top level, these could be
> > considered valid use if they are truly independant, otherwise it's just
> > poor style.
>
> Well the protocol is designed as it is. And I think you agree that it would 
> be an abuse to highlight structure starts similar (but not identically) as a 
> protocol.
>
> Does anybody see any other way to help the eyes to find the next structure 
> in a complex packet structure?
>
> --
> Andy

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