Is the GPIB Write "data" parameter and the VISA Write "write buffer" parameter the exact same thing?

[sb88]

hi,

I am new to labview environment. I wud like to knw whether the GPIB Write "data" parameter and the VISA Write "write buffer" parameter the exactly same thingor not..If not then how can i convert "data" parameter into "write buffer" parameter? Kindly respond to this problem.

[GerdW]

Hi sb88,

yes, they are the same. Both functions will send the data wired to their "data"/"write buffer" unput to connected HW device...

Why didn't you simply tried this with a small VI?