val v1 = utf8.readDecimalLong()
    require(utf8.readByte() == '.'.code.toByte())
    val v2 = utf8.readDecimalLong()
    writeVariableLengthLong(v1 * 40 + v2)

    while (!utf8.exhausted()) {
      require(utf8.readByte() == '.'.code.toByte())
      val vN = utf8.readDecimalLong()
      writeVariableLengthLong(vN)
    }
  }

  fun writeRelativeObjectIdentifier(s: String) {