Chapter 4
Begin to Use the GPIB Software
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PC/104-GPIB for Windows 95
General Programming Considerations
As you begin developing your Win32 GPIB application, remember the
following points:
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For your C/C++ application, you must include the GPIB header file
in your source code.
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The GPIB software is accessed through the 32-bit DLL,
gpib-32.dll
, either by linking with one of the language interfaces
provided with the GPIB software, or by using direct DLL entry
from other programming environments.
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Several sample GPIB applications are included with the GPIB
software. Use these as a guide for your own application
development.
For information about choosing a programming method, developing
your application, or compiling and linking, refer to the GPIB User
Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. For detailed information about
each NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine, refer to the NI-488.2M
Function Reference Manual for Win32 or the online help file, which you
can access by selecting Start»Programs»GPIB Software for
Windows 95»GPIB Help.
