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How can I create a log file of the R&S VISA traffic?

Question

Some parts of my program cause timeouts. Is it possible to track the traffic via my VISA installation?

It would help me a lot to see the complete command flow including timing information

Answer

You can use the RsVisa TraceTool in this case.

Either open it from the Tester

How can I create a log file of the R&S VISA traffic?

or directly start it as follows:

How can I create a log file of the R&S VISA traffic?

After starting the program, the recording fuction can be activated by clicking on the "Play" button.

Several settings (e.g. Filter, output filename, etc.) can be done in addition. Please also refer to the R&S VISA manual.

How can I create a log file of the R&S VISA traffic?

After the recording is done, press the "Stop" button and save the file by clicking on the disk symbol.

How can I create a log file of the R&S VISA traffic?

An alternative way is to directly log to an output file by activating the belonging symbol:

How can I create a log file of the R&S VISA traffic?