National Instruments Multisim Component Evaluator Analog Devices Edition Readme for Windows
December 2012
This file contains important last-minute information about Multisim Component Evaluator for Windows.
Refer to the Multisim Tutorial chapter of the Getting Started with NI Circuit Design Suite manual for information about getting started with the component evaluator edition of Multisim. You can access this PDF from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Multisim Component Evaluator 12.0»Analog Devices Edition»Documentation»Getting Started.
Supported Platforms
Known Issues
Bug Fixes
Database Improvements
How to Use NI Software with Windows 8
Supported Platforms
Multisim Component Evaluator supports Windows XP 32-bit edition, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit). Multisim Component Evaluator does not support Windows NT/Me/98/95/2000, Windows XP x64, or the Windows Server non-R2 editions.
Known IssuesLabVIEW
LabVIEW functionality (LabVIEW instruments and grapher interpolation) will not work if the installation path uses characters that are not native to the "Language for non-Unicode programs" setting, available by selecting Start»Control Panel»Regional and Language Options and selecting the Advanced tab. In the Vista OS, use the "Current language for non-Unicode programs:" setting in the Administrative tab. LabVIEW functionality works for Unicode characters that are native to this setting.
Windows Vista
You cannot install Multisim Component Evaluator on Windows Vista Starter edition.
Multisim
In Pentium III machines, NI Multisim cannot load LV Instruments created in NI LabVIEW 2011 and 2012; this also affects LVM and TDM sources and export. This is due to the use of SSE2 optimizations in LV Application Builder when LabVIEW components used in Multisim were compiled. For more information, please read KB 60CCP0XL: I Get LV-related Error Messages When Opening Multisim in a Pentium III Machine.
Multisim leaks GDI resource handles when used over extended periods of time, eventually leading to unpredictable user interface behaviour and crashes. This is an issue with MFC applications running on Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003. For more information and workarounds, refer to KB 4JREGSXL:Multisim or Ultiboard Leaking GDI Resource Handles.
Release Notes
The "snippet" feature includes code from libpng 1.4.3, licensed by a third party or parties pursuant to the libpng license. For more information, refer to Notifications.pdf at ... \National Instruments\Multisim Component Evaluator 12.0\Licenses\.
Bug Fixes
The following is a subset of the issues fixed between Multisim Component Evaluator 12.0. and Multisim Component Evaluator 12.0.1.
Multisim ( 33 )
Bug ID
Description
363133
Expand/collapse tree items in Rename/Renumber dialog may crash in some cases.
360449
Power variable should not appear in the analysis variables list.
349258
Simulation throws errors found by the netlist generator after using the In Use List.
348533
Right-click does not cancel wiring unless the first junction has been placed/connected.
348103
Some long equation models may cause simulator failures.
347337
Thermal noise source doesn't accept values from the dialog.
346778
Pulse current source not generating correct output in some cases.
343779
Noise analysis is generating incorrect spice statement.
342877
New wire names are in random order when using drag drop a component to link a set of pins.
342841
Incorrect pin assignment in the NI-sbRIO-9605 and NI-sbRIO-9606 symbols.
335504
Time delayed switch gives incorrect results.
335288
Autowire component on move list box in the Global preferences allows for invalid values to be entered.
329492
Relay doesn't behave as expected in some cases.
328669
Grid does not appear in Multisim for some magnifications.
327944
Adding spaces before component names using Multisim's component search yields no results.
326744
Multi-select deleting empty rows in digital Grapher doesn't delete the selections.
325947
Deleting a wired up component causes net names to get mixed up in some cases.
324614
Aligning parts with wires sometimes aligns them to the edge of the design.
321970
F1 doesn't go to the right topic for the text block.
321715
Automatic wiring produces scrambled paths when connections are too close.
318565
Using Undo after searching the component browser will not restore the browser to the previously selected family and group.
317110
Pressing the Escape key In Component Wizard Quits Without Prompting.
315848
"Auto Resize" changes comments so that they are cut off.
314297
Short Fault does not allow more than 2 shorted connections.
313574
Digital Clock and Digital Ground do not work together in purely digital circuits.
301516
The schematic symbol for the NDS8858H is incorrect.
296710
Multisim is slow when wiring to a component with high pin count.
274870
Dummy pin names showing up for connectors.
274775
Canceling the action to create a floating wire on schematic, will leave a floating junction behind.
274530
Multisim leaves junctions behind if user cancels place wire command.
372125
Printing unsaved designs or the spreadsheet view does not work in Windows 8.
377814
Noise analysis does not appear in Analyses toolbar.
358660
Japanese installer has duplicate text in the destination directory description.
Database Improvements
This edition of Multisim Component Evaluator includes 80+ new Analog Devices components, including 14 new simulation models, 56 new simulation-only photodiodes (models provided by Analog Devices), and 70+ new NI components, including GPIB, M-series DAQ, and connectors.
Refer to NI Multisim Component Evaluator Analog Devices Edition Components for a detailed list of the components included in Multisim Component Evaluator Analog Devices Edition.
How to Use NI Software with Microsoft Windows 8
When you install National Instruments software on Microsoft Windows 8, you will notice a few additional tiles on the Start screen, including shortcuts to NI application software products such as NI LabVIEW, and the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
Note Unlike previous versions of Microsoft Windows, MAX does not appear as a desktop shortcut. You can launch MAX from the Start screen.
Pinning Frequently Used Applications
For convenience, you can pin your most-used NI applications, such as MAX, to either the Start screen or the Taskbar on the desktop, as necessary:
Current Application
Icon Location
Pin to Action
Windows 8 Desktop
Desktop Taskbar
Right-click application and select Pin to Taskbar
Windows 8 Desktop
Start screen
Right-click application and select Pin to Start
Windows 8 Start screen
Desktop Taskbar
Right-click application and select Pin to taskbar from the menu bar on the bottom of the screen
Finding All Programs
If you want to find a particular application or related files, such as documentation files, from the Start screen, you can access all installed files by right-clicking anywhere on the Start screen and selecting All apps. A list of all installed software and related files appears, in alphabetical order by creator or type.
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End-User License Agreements and Third-Party Legal Notices
You can find end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the following locations after installation:
Notices are located in the \_Legal Information and directories.
EULAs are located in the \Shared\MDF\Legal\license directory.
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Trademarks
National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments. Electronics Workbench, Multisim and Ultiboard are trademarks of National Instruments. Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni.com/legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks.
Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
The EKV MOST model used in this software was developed, implemented and tested by the Electronics Laboratory (LEG) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL).
Patents
For patents covering the National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help» Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni.com/patents.
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