Session Manager: Add VISA Logical Names at Run-Time Without INI File Entries

[Mr._Jim]

Hi all,

Based on a lot of experimentation, there is no way at run-time to map a logical name to a VISA descriptor in the Session Manager API.

...at least not without adding an entry to NISessionMgr.ini.

[VISA Logical Names]
LittleOldComPort = "ASRL1::INSTR"

If I don't do this I can't open an instrument session. I'd still like to use the session manager, but use an external method to map my logical names. (e.g. a database, XML, or something a little less obscure than an .ini file buried in program files)

If the Session Manager is still a supported product, is it possible to add a method to add a logical names for VISA descriptors without using the INI file?

If there's already a way to do this, please excuse my ignorance.

Thanks as always,

Mr. Jim