Using The Gpib Software; Introduction To The Win32 Interactive Control Utility - National Instruments PC/104-GPIB Getting Started

Using the GPIB Software

Introduction to the Win32 Interactive Control Utility

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This chapter helps you get started with the NI-488.2M software for
Windows NT.
You can use the interactive control utility to enter NI-488 functions and
NI-488.2 routines interactively and see the values the function calls
return. You can use this utility to do the following:
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Verify GPIB communication with your device quickly and easily.
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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.
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Troubleshoot problems with your application.
Follow these instructions to run the Win32 Interactive Control Utility:
Windows NT 3.51: Double-click on the Win32 Interactive Control
icon in the NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT group of the
Program Manager.
Windows NT 4.0 or higher: Select the Win32 Interactive Control item
under Start»Programs»NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT.
This utility includes extensive online help, which you can access by
entering at the
help
Interactive Control utility, refer to the NI-488.2M User Manual for
Windows 95 and Windows NT.
prompt. For more information about the Win32
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