How do I Close GPIB Port so other programs can use it?

[sammitp]

I am trying to use a VB Program that uses the same equipment with same addresses after I use Labview. The VB code does not work with Labview running in the background. How do I close the GPIB ports? I know there is a way to close serial ports but not sure of GPIB ports?!

[Rob Cole]

If you are using VISA to talk on the GPIB bus, then in VISA Advanced is a VISA Close function. If you are not using VISA (direct GPIB) then there should be no need to "close" the GPIB. You should have access to it from the VB program as long as no other program is running and using the GPIB.

Rob