Begin To Use The Ni-488.2 Software; Introduction To Ibic 488.2; General Programming Considerations - National Instruments GPIB-232CT-A Getting Started

Begin to Use the
NI-488.2 Software

Introduction to IBIC 488.2

General Programming Considerations

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This chapter describes the
programming considerations.
The NI-488.2 software includes the Interface Bus Interactive Control
utility, . You can use
IBIC 488.2
and NI-488.2 routines interactively and display the results of the function
calls automatically. Without writing an application, you can use
to do the following:
488.2
• Verify GPIB communication with your device quickly and easily.
• Become familiar with the commands of your device.
• Receive data from your GPIB device.
• Learn new functions and routines before integrating them into your
application.
• Troubleshoot problems with your application.
For more information about
Manual for MacOS.
Depending on the programming language you use to develop your
application, you must include certain files, statements, or global variables
at the beginning of your application. For specific instructions, refer to the
NI-488.2 User Manual for MacOS.
For information about choosing a programming method, developing your
application, or compiling and linking, refer to the NI-488.2 User Manual
for MacOS. For detailed information about each NI-488 function and
NI-488.2 routine, refer to the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for
MacOS.
utility and lists some general
IBIC 488.2
IBIC 488.2
, refer to the NI-488.2 User
IBIC 488.2
5-1
5
to enter NI-488 functions
IBIC
GPIB-232CT-A for MacOS