Basic visa write and read example

[smercurio_fc]

Format Into String is your friend. Learn to use it.

[mkmo]

is this one to see reading value as a number? i mean i am reading value from temp. controller and it is shown is like 35.6 C and i want to show this value inside of numeric indicator or thermometer(inside of the numeric controller). is that possible to get value and show it in thermometer?

[Dennis_Knutson]

You use Format Into String if you have a numeric control and want to use that to send a temperature setting. You use Scan From String to convert a reading from the controller and display it in a numeric indicator such as the thermometer.