Creating virtual GPIB instrument

[labview_beginner]

My data acquisition software will use HP6xxx DC power supply and Agilent 34970A data acquisition multiplexer. While writing the software I do not want to physically hook up the equipment to my workstation, instead want to have virtual devices which my software will talk to. How can I do this? 

Thanks in advance. 

[Dennis_Knutson]

The only type of driver with simulation built in is IVI. NI does not have an IVI driver for the 34970, though. You might want to check Agilent to see if they have one. If they do, it's liable to be IVI-COM and not IVI-C (likedrivers written by NI).

There are many HP6xxx power supplies. Search for your specific model to see whether an IVI driver exists for it.