How can I acquire trace data from Agilent(HP)8510c Network Analyser in VB6 using PCI-GPIB and NI-488.2.

[kkj]

I am developing an application in VB6 for measurements with Agilent (HP)8510C network Analyser using NI-488.2 and National Instrument PCI-GPIB card. I want to take data for the whole 51 points. In HPBASIC which used to be employed for this purpose it is done using OUTPDATA command and the data is in a 2-dimensional array. How can I do this in VB6 with the hardware above.
kapil

[Emilie S.]

Hi Kapil:

Please refer to a previous post on the same topic:

http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=140&message.id=7758#M7758

Although this is for C++, the basic functionality should be the same. Since OUTPDATA is from a specific instrument driver, your best bet will be comparing it to the instrument drivers mentioned in the previous post.

Thank you,

Emilie S.
National Instruments
Applications Engineer