© National Instruments Corp. xiii NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows
About This Manual
This manual describes the features and functions of the NI-488.2 software for Windows.
The NI-488.2 software is meant to be used with Microsoft Windows version 3.0 or
higher. This manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows.
How to Use This Manual Set
NI-488.2 User
Manual for Windows
Application
Development
and Examples
Getting Started
Manual
Novice
Users
Installation and
Configuration
NI-488.2 Function
Reference Manual
for DOS/Windows
Experienced
Users
Function
and Routine
Descriptions
Use the getting started manual to install and configure your GPIB hardware and NI-488.2
software for Windows.
Use the NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows to learn the basics of GPIB and how to
develop an application program. The user manual also contains debugging information
and detailed examples.
Use the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for DOS/Windows for specific information
about each NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine such as format, parameters, and
possible errors.