Packet Diagram (v11.0.0+) ​

Introduction ​

A packet diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate the structure and contents of a network packet. Network packets are the fundamental units of data transferred over a network.

Usage ​

This diagram type is particularly useful for developers, network engineers, educators, and students who require a clear and concise way to represent the structure of network packets.

Syntax ​

packet-beta
start: "Block name" %% Single-bit block
start-end: "Block name" %% Multi-bit blocks
... More Fields ...

Bits Syntax (v11.7.0+) ​

Using start and end bit counts can be difficult, especially when modifying a design. For this we add a bit count field, which starts from the end of the previous field automagically. Use +<count> to set the number of bits, thus:

packet-beta
+1: "Block name" %% Single-bit block
+8: "Block name" %% 8-bit block
9-15: "Manually set start and end, it's fine to mix and match"
... More Fields ...

Examples ​

Details of Syntax ​

• Ranges: Each line after the title represents a different field in the packet. The range (e.g., 0-15) indicates the bit positions in the packet.
• Field Description: A brief description of what the field represents, enclosed in quotes.

Configuration ​

Please refer to the configuration guide for details.