Re: value_string from file

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

Hi,

While not ideal, it can be done. Have a look at packset-tpncp.c and the wimaxasncp plugin

Thanks,
Jaap


> On 07 Nov 2016, at 12:25, Jeroen Sack <JSack () lely com> wrote:
>
> Hi, 
>
> I am developing a dissector for ISO11783 (ISObus) which is using object IDs which are constant per application. I 
> have a file where these values are defined which I would like to read in my dissector so it is easier to see what is 
> happening. What I was wondering about if this has been done before already and if not would it be advisable to do 
> this or can I better display numbers and let the conversion up to the user? 
>
> The way I would like to implement it is as follows: 
> - Define a way to define the number to string definition, most likely csv 
> - Add an option in preferences to indicate where this file is located 
> - At startup or change of setting read this file and generate a string_value object 
>
> At the moment the amount of values is around 5000, but the protocol supports 65534 values. We would like to make this 
> dissector available for public use as soon as it is ready. 
>
> Best regards, 
> Jeroen Sack (Lely Industries N.V.)___________________________________________________________________________
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