This post explains how to write to a file in Python. You'll discover how to create word files (.docx), spreadsheets (.csv), text files, and more!

Interested in learning Python? Jack Wallen takes you through your first steps in building a simple application to take user input and write it to a file.

Talking to VISA is a well-trodden path, for example if you are a Python coder there is a wrapper called PyVISA through which you can command your instruments to your heart’s content.