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Using NI-488.2 with Solaris
This chapter helps you get startedw ith NI-488.2 forSolaris.

Introduction to ibic

The NI-488.2software includes the Interface Bus Interactive Control
utility, ibic. You can use ibic to enter NI-488 functions and
IEEE4 88.2-style functions (also known as NI-488.2 routines) interactively
anddisplay the results of the function calls automatically. Without w riting
an application,you can use ibic to do th ef ollowing:
•VerifyGPIB communication with your device quickly and easily
•Become familiar with the commands of your device
•Receivedata from your GPIB device
•Learn newNI-488.2 functions and routines b eforei ntegratingthem
into your application
•Troubleshootproblems with you r application
Enter the followingcomm and to run ibic:
ibic
Formore information ab out ibic, refer to Chapter 6, ibic,inthe
NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual.
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