8.4 Example: Researcher using SAM to create a log file

In this example, a Researcher uses SAM to log the window size of outgoing packets over a 15 minute time period to a NETLOG file.

1. The user opens SAM.
2. The main GUI window is displayed to the user, which contains at least a `File' menu.
3. The user selects `Create log' from the `File' menu.
4. SAM displays a list of TCP and IP packet fields to potentially log.
5. The user selects the field `Window Size'.
6. SAM displays options for the logging interval and for the duration of the logging run, and for the local network interface to log from.
7. The user specifies a duration of 15 minutes and a logging interval of 100ms.
8. SAM displays a directory listing and a field in which a filename can be entered.
9. The user enters a filename, and clicks `Log'.
10. SAM displays the current status of logging: `Logging Packets'.
11. 15 minutes later, the status changes to display `Finished'.
12. The user exits SAM.