# Write IO

The Write IO Block writes the given values of the output banks to the Cognex Communication Card. The number of input pins are defined by selecting the number of visible input pins that can be configured, using the Select Visible Pins dialog.

Property | Description
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Name | Specifies the name of the block.
Selected Device | Specifies the device (either a Cognex Communication Card or a Vision Controller) that will be associated with the block.
Visible Pins | Press the Edit button (or double-click the Block) to launch the Select Visible Pins dialog, where the number of output lines can be configured. By default, all of the output pins are visible.

Pin | Description
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OutputBank0Line1-15 | The lines of OutputBank0, represented as a Boolean. Uses a 0-based index.
Sensor1-2Trigger | The two editable lines of the DS1000 OutputBank0 as a Boolean. Uses a 1-based index. Note: These lines are only available when connected to a Vision Controller.