Ethernet problems

[neemtt]

I am using an ethernet connection to obtain several data values and am then trying to gather these values and insert them into a table on cvi.
1) How should I go about setting up the ethernet connection with the CVI (I know the VISA library contains most of the functions for this, but any specific hints are appreciated).
2) Once the connection is set up, and the data values are being delievered back to the CVI, how do I put the values into a data table (there are lots of values being gathered).
3) I'm using version 8.0.1

Thanks

Matt N.
neemt

[A_Ryan]

Hello neemtt,

I have a couple of additional questions for you:

1.  Are you connecting to a specific instrument and then gathering the data?  If so, what is the instrument?

2.  What is your current hardware setup (over a network or with a crossover cable)?

3.  Have you setup the system already?  Are you receiving any specific errors?

Depending upon upon how you would like to proceed, here are some additional resources Ethernet Instrument Control Tutorial, Instrument Control in LabWindows/CVI Tutorial, and How Do I Control Ethernet Instruments with NI-VISA?.

With regard to the second part of your question, there are examples located inside the CVI 8.1 Example Finder.  To be a bit more specific inside the Example Finder, Building User Interfaces>> Displaying Data>> List Boxes and Tables

[neemtt]

Hello Ryan,

I am using a wireless LAN network connection to a Gateway device.  I'm pretty new to CVI, so I guess what I'm most unsure on, is how to set up the connection correctly.  Thank you for the help you already gave, and any more you could provide would be appreciated.
Thanks,
neemtt

[A_Ryan]

neemtt,

Here is a documentation that talks about getting started with detecting and communicating with your instrument.  How Do I Configure an Instrument to Communicate via TCP/IP in MAX?. [link removed; article no longer available]  After you can communicate with the device in Measurement & Automation Explorer(MAX) you can then move into using it inside of LabWindow/CVI.