NI-488.2 Software Files
Chapter 2
GPIB-PCII/IIA for Graphics
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IBIC.EXE
is an interactive control program that executes GPIB
functions you enter from the keyboard. It helps you establish
communication between your computer and your graphics device.
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README.DOC
is a Readme file that discusses the NI-488.2 handler.
After you have reviewed all the programs and files on your distribution
diskette, skip to Chapter 3, Software Installation.
NI-488.2 Software Programs and Files for
Windows
The NI-488.2 software for Windows contains the following programs and
files.
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GPIB.DLL
is a dynamic link library that is accessed by a Windows
GPIB application as it executes. It contains all of the GPIB functions.
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GPIB.INI
is the private profile file that
GPIB.DLL
uses to determine
the software configuration parameters for each GPIB board and device
in the system. You can modify it by using either the
WIBCONF.EXE
program or a text editor.
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WIBCONF.EXE
, an MS-DOS application, is a software configuration
program that you can use to change the software parameters and other
data used by the handler. It operates in much the same way as the
GPIB MS-DOS configuration program,
IBCONF
.
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WIBCONF.PIF
contains configuration information about the program
WIBCONF.EXE
that is used by Windows when it is executed.
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IBDIAG.EXE
, a DOS application, is a program that tests the hardware
settings on your GPIB board. It ensures that the board is properly
installed and that the hardware is accessible.
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IBDIAG.PIF
contains configuration information about the program
IBDIAG.EXE
that is used by Windows when it is executed.
