[Ulf Lamping <ulf.lamping@xxxxxx>]

Al Stu wrote:

> How does the current n days option determine when to switch to the 
> next file?

Oops, first think, than mail ;-)

Of course, you're correct on this. We already have a timeout feature 
similar to the one you've mentioned.

> > Al Stu wrote:
> >
> > > Ability to specify the time of day to move on to the next file in 
> > > "Capture Options", Capture File(s)", "Use multiple files", "Next 
> > > file every 1 day(s)".
> > >  So when the capture files are to be from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, the 
> > > capture can be started at anytime and not have to wait till 12:00 AM 
> > > to start the capturing.
> > >  Anyone besides me think this would be useful?
Well, you may add it to the wishlist if you like.

As I'm not interested in this feature and I'm mostly the one doing 
capture related development in the past, don't expect it to be added in 
the near future.

BTW: the capture info is already very complicated. I'm in favour of 
simplifying it instead of complicating it by adding new features (with 
usually limited use).

Why not simply use "dedicated tools" to start Ethereal at the required 
capture time?

Regards, ULFL