Guidelines and Restrictions for Using the GPIB/GPIB 488.2 Library

Follow these guidelines when using the GPIB/GPIB 488.2 Library.

Note    When writing instrument modules, you must use the Device Manager functions, OpenDev and CloseDev, instead of ibfind or ibdev. You also must use the Device Manager functions in application programs that make calls to instrument modules. The Device Manager functions allow instrument modules to open devices without specific device names, thereby preventing device name conflicts. These functions also help the LabWindows/CVI interactive program ensure that devices are closed when they are no longer needed.