Wireshark · Wireshark-dev: [Wireshark-dev] value_string from file

[Jeroen Sack <JSack@xxxxxxxx>]

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.)