How do I change a GPIB device template?

Some NI-488.2 applications require you to configure a device template before you can successfully run the application. Refer to the documentation provided with your NI-488.2 application to determine whether you need to change a device template.

Note If you are developing a new application, use ibdev to find a device handle instead of ibfind. The ibdev function is more flexible, easier to use, and frees the application from unnecessary device name requirements.

If you must change a device template, complete the following steps:

1.  Start the GPIB Configuration utility.
2. Double-click the device template that you want to modify, such as DEV1.
3. Modify the device template as described in your application documentation.
4. Click on the OK button twice to save your changes and exit.

If you are using NI-488.2 DOS support to run a GPIB program compiled for MS-DOS, you must also run the updatdos.exe program to update the device templates for the DOS driver. Updatdos.exe is in the DOSWIN16 directory of your NI-488.2 installation.

Note DOS support is not available on Windows Vista or later.

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