Dear Friend:
I was facing with same problem when I try to communicate my VI with some instruments.
Some time reason is the GPIB setting incorrect.
Make sure the GPIB address is correct, and try it again.
Make sure using the correct official drivers( for the instruments you use).
Hoping this can help you a little..........
I am assuming that you are referring to an numerical indicator...
To display X number of decimal points, you may right-click the indicator for its properties dialog. Go to format & precision, and set the Significant digits of the indicator.