Chapter 5 NI Spy Utility
NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows 5-2 www.natinst.com
NI Spy records and displays all NI-488.2 calls, as shown in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1. NI-488.2 Calls Recorded by NI Spy
Using the NI Spy Online Help
To view the built-in, context-sensitive online help for the NI Spy utility,
select HelpยปHelp Topics in NISpy. You can also view the online help by
clicking on the question mark button on the NI Spy toolbar, and then
clicking on the area of the screen about which you have a question.
Locating Errors with NI Spy
All NI-488.2 calls returned with an error are displayed in red within the
main NI Spy window.
Viewing Properties for Recorded Calls
To see the detailed properties of any call recorded in the main NI Spy
window, double-click on the call. The Call Properties window appears.
It co ntains general, input, output, and buffer information.