About This Manual
VXI-1394 Interface for Windows NT/98
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This getting started manual contains an overview of the VXI-1394
hardware, the NI-VXI/VISA software, and the NI-488.2 software, guides
you through setting up your kit, and helps you get started with application
development. You can also use this manual as a reference for the hardware
and software default settings and to find the answers to commonly
asked questions.
When you have successfully set up your system, you can begin to develop
applications in NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and/or NI-488.2. Online manuals are
included in your kit in the form of Adobe Acrobat version 3.0 portable
document format (PDF) files. The NI-VXI User Manual presents the
concepts of VXI and prepares you for detailed explanations of the NI-VXI
functions. Study the descriptions of each function given in the online help
utility to fully understand the purpose and syntax of each function.
The Acrobat manuals and their installed locations are as follows:
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The NI-VISA User Manual describes how to program using NI-VISA:
Start»Programs»VXIpnp»NI-VISA User Manual
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The NI-VISA Programmer Reference Manual describes in detail the
attributes, events, and operations you use in NI-VISA:
Start»Programs»VXIpnp»NI-VISA Programmer
Reference Manual
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The NI-VXI User Manual describes the features of NI-VXI:
Start»Programs»National Instruments VXI»NI-VXI User
Manual
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The NI-VXI Programmer Reference Manual describes in detail the
VXI/VME function calls in the C/C++ and BASIC languages:
Start»Programs»National Instruments VXI»NI-VXI
Programmer Reference Manual
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Information about GPIB and NI-488.2 is available in the online help.
Select Start»Programs»National Instruments NI-488.2»Explore
GPIB. Then select Help»Help Topics.
Use the Acrobat Reader program, Version 3 or later, to open these files.
Note
You can download Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Web site at
www.adobe.com
