Auxiliary Functions in Interactive Control

NI-488.2

Auxiliary Functions in Interactive Control

Function Description

set udname Select active device or board where udname is the symbolic name of the new device or board (for example, dev1 or gpib0). Call ibfind or ibdev initially to open each device or board.
set 488.2 v Start using multi-device NI-488.2 calls for board v.
help Display Interactive Control utility help.
help option Display help information about <option>, where <option> is any NI-488.2 or auxiliary call (for example help ibwrt or help DevClear).
! Repeat previous function.
- Turn OFF display.
+ Turn ON display.
n * function Execute function n times where <function> represents the correct Interactive Control function syntax.
n * ! Execute previous function n times.
$ filename Execute indirect file where <filename> is the pathname of a file that contains Interactive Control calls to be executed.
buffer option Set type of display used for buffers. Valid options are full, brief, ascii, and off. Default is full.
q Exit or quit.
n * $ filename Execute indirect file n times where <filename> is the pathname of a file that contains Interactive Control calls to be executed.

Related Topics:

Count Return in Interactive Control

Error Information in Interactive Control

Getting Started with Interactive Control

Interactive Control Overview

Status Reporting in Interactive Control

Syntax Rules in Interactive Control.

Using Interactive Control.