Sets the trigger mode for your device.

Refer to the Trigger Modes topic for your device in the NI Signal Generators Help for descriptions of the specific behavior for supported trigger modes.

Note The signal generator must be in the Generating state when you call this VI.
Note In Frequency List output mode, Stepped trigger mode is the same as Burst trigger mode.


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Inputs/Outputs

  • civrn.png Instrument Handle —

    Instrument Handle identifies a particular instrument session.

    Instrument Handle is obtained from the niFgen Initialize VI, niFgen Initialize With Options VI, or the niFgen Initialize With Channels VI.

  • cstr.png Channel Name —

    Channel Name specifies the channel that this VI uses.

  • ci32.png Trigger Mode (default: 1=continuous) —

    Trigger Mode specifies the trigger mode.

    Default value: 1=continuous

    Single The signal generator uses Single trigger mode.
    Continuous The signal generator uses Continuous trigger mode.
    Burst The signal generator uses Burst trigger mode.
    Stepped The signal generator uses Stepped trigger mode.
  • cerrcodeclst.png error in (no error) —

    error in describes error conditions that occur before this node runs. This input provides standard error in functionality.

    Default value: no error

  • iivrn.png Instrument Handle Out —

    Instrument Handle Out passes a reference to your instrument session to the next VI.

  • ierrcodeclst.png error out —

    error out contains error information. This output provides standard error out functionality.