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Exercise: Introducing the National Instruments Multisim Environment

Module by: Janell Rodriguez, Erik Luther

Summary: This module provides an exercise with step by step instructions introducing the National Instruments Multisim environment. Multisim is fully featured SPICE schematic capture and simulation tool used for circuit design, simulation, and in combination with Ultiboard for layout of custom PCBs.

Approximate time to complete: 10 minutes

The purpose of this exercise is to familiarize yourself with the Multisim environment. You will have the chance to explore the sheet and global options, as well as examine the various toolbars and menu items available.

Objectives

  • Become familiar with the general Multisim interface.
  • Become familiar with configuring Multisim workspace parameters.

Procedure

  1. Launch Multisim
    1. Select File/OpenSamples, and open AMPMOD.ms9 .
    2. Experiment with the different views that Multisim provides:
      1. Select View/Spreadsheet to toggle the spreadsheet view.
      2. Browse the Nets, Components,and PCB Layerstabs.
      3. How many uniquely numbered nets are there?__________
    3. Select View/Circuit Description Box.This is where designers can view detailed information about their design. To edit the contents, select Tools/Description Box Editor.
    4. Select View/Design Toolbox.This view gives designers insight into the files, sub-circuits and other elements of a given design.
  2. Experiment with Global Preferences and Sheet Properties.
    1. Select Options/Sheet Properties.
      1. Try toggling on and off the grid in the Workspace tab (to view the changes, click OK or Apply).
      2. Try switching the colors of the environment in the Circuittab (to view the changes, click OK or Apply).
    2. Select Options/Global Preferences.
      1. Enable the Auto-backup feature in the Save tab.
      2. Toggle on or off the Return to Component Browser check box in the Parts tab according to your personal preference.
  3. Examine the settings under the Generaltab. What is the default Selection Rectangle mode?
  4. If time permits, continuing experimenting with the Multisim environment. Try to place an arbitrary component onto the schematic.
  5. Close the schematic by clicking File/Close.
End of Exercise
 AMPMOD.ms9

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