Developing an Instrument Independent Application
From National Instruments IVI Driver
Developing an Instrument Independent Application
The following links describe items to consider when you use IVI class drivers to develop an instrument-independent test program. Follow the guidelines contained in the following links to maximize the potential for your application to work with other instruments.
- Using Logical Names
- Naming Virtual Channels
- Using High-Level Configuration Functions Rather than Setting Individual Attributes
- Minimizing the Use of Extension Capability Groups
- Completely Specifying the State of the Instrument
- Using the Development Mode Settings for Inherent Attributes
- Following the Class Behavior Model
- Using MAX to Configure Instrument Specific Attributes