Importing third party parts to database

[ValeraM]

Can someone point me to steps how to import part model provided by manufacturer to my multisim database.

[GarretF]

Hi,

I think you're looking for the knowledge base article Creating a Custom Component in NI Multisim.

[ValeraM]

I saw this document and the way I understand it described complete prosess of createing a new part in Multisim.  

I was hopeing for some simple steps to add P-spice model provided by manufacturer to the library.

[GarretF]

Models are generally associated with components, so there is no direct way to simply add a model. Ultimately, you need to go through a component to add a model; however, models are nevertheless global, so even through you add it through a particular component, it can still be accessed by any. So, to add a model to your user database, you must have at least one component in your user database.

Add a component to user database

1. Select Tools > Database > Database Manager
2. Select the Components tab, and ensure that Master Database is selected
3. Select any component for which Copy is enabled, for example ZENER 02BZ2.2
4. Click Copy
5. Select User Database > Diodes
6. Click Add family. Click OK
7. Click OK again

Add a model to database

1. Select Tools > Database > Database Manager
2. Select the Components tab, and ensure that User Database is selected
3. Click Edit. The Component Properties dialog shows
4. Select the Model tab, and click Add/Edit. The Select a Model dialog shows
5. Click Add. Enter the name of the .SUBCKT line of the mode. Click OK
6. Copy and paste the model into Model data, or click Load model from file to select the .cir file containing the model
7. Click Cancel, and click Yes to save the data (click Cancel here unless you want to use the model with the particular component)

The model is now in the database, although unless your writing the SPICE netlist yourself, you won't be able to use it.