Wireshark-dev: Re: [Wireshark-dev] How code recognizes that processing of all packets with tap

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From: Jirka Novak <j.novak@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:26:57 +0200
Hi,

>>  What is correct way to recognize that capture processing with tap was
>> finished?
> 
> There isn't one, unfortunately.  We'd have to change the tap mechanism to introduce a "we're done processing packets" callback to provide that.

  should I try to do so?
  I found at least two places where it should be useful:
1) my case, of course :-)
2) sharkd (see sharkd_session.c, taps_free)

  Therefore I think it would be useful.

					Best regards,

						Jirka Novak