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Compiled Filter Expression

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What is Compiled Filter Expression in Color_Filtering?

asked 06 Sep '11, 04:11

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It's a filter expression (which has the same syntax as a display filter) that is used to select packets to be colorized in the Packet List pane. It's also known as a coloring rule.

answered 06 Sep '11, 04:20

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how to color a new protocol through color_filter.c?

(06 Sep '11, 04:27) Terrestrial ...

You wouldn't colorize packets from code. You simply create a color rule as described in the User's Guide.

(06 Sep '11, 04:32) bstn