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Begin to Use the
NI-488.2 Software
Using the Win16 Interactive Control Utility
Programming Considerations
© National Instruments Corporation
This chapter describes the Win16 Interactive Control utility and lists some
programming considerations.
You can use the interactive control utility to enter NI-488 functions and
NI-488.2 routines interactively and display the results of the function calls
automatically. Without writing an application, you can use the utility to do
the following:
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Verify GPIB communication with your device quickly and easily.
•
Learn the NI-488 functions and NI-488.2 routines before you write
your application.
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Become familiar with the commands of your device.
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Receive data from your GPIB device.
•
Troubleshoot problems with your application.
For more information about the Win16 Interactive Control utility, refer to
the NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows.
Before you develop your GPIB application, consider the following
requirements:
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You must link the language interface library with your compiled
source code.
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You must include the header file in your source code.
For information about choosing a programming method, developing your
application, or compiling and linking, refer to the NI-488.2 User Manual
for Windows. For detailed information about each NI-488.2 call, refer to the
NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for DOS/Windows.
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GPIB-232/485CT-A for Windows
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