Student edition Ultiboard

[superbrew]

Hello, I just installed the student editon of Multisim/Ultiboard. I was using the trial and everything was OK. Now in Ultiboard I no longer have the option to change trace width on the fly. I can only place lines; CTRL-T no longer works. When I bring the projects to school, I am able to change the trace width by right clicking while placing a trace or using the Drawing toolbar. I have tried checking all the options settings, reading through the help, reinstalling Ultiboard, and deleting the config files. Is there something that I am missing?

[superbrew]

I am not trying to be pushy, but can someone help me with this? I am sure that I have the correct layer selected. The only way that I can change the trace width is editing the value in the netlist tab of the spreadsheet view. I never had to do it this way before. When I am placing a line and I R-click, my only option is <ESC> Cancel. This is frustrating because I get a bunch of DRC erors, so it is hard to see which are false errors. Thanks in advance for any help.

[lacy]

I know you need help, but I only have the Power Pro Version. I do not have the Student Version and therefore I can in no way replicate what you are seeing. I refrained from responding to this in hopes that NI would take it.  Usually when I respond to a post then they usually don't get involved too much and let me run with it.

I hope soemone can give you an answer.

[superbrew]

Thnaks for replying, I still have not made any progress. I would like to have a reply soon, as I have class tomorrow and would like to complete my project. It is particularly frustrting in this case because I am trying fit the maximum trace width that I can, and adjusting the trace width is not an easy task.

Message Edited by superbrew on 09-22-2008 08:41 AM

[Fernando_D]

Hello,

Multisim Student edition does not include the Follow-me Router (Ctrl+T) and you can't change the trace width by right-clicking (Widen, Narrow) or using the toolbars. However, you can use the Spreadsheet View (Nets tab) to make changes. Most likely your school lab has Multisim Educational (to check this go to Help>>About Multisim), this edition does contain the features you are looking for.

The following document contains the differences between Multisim Student and Educational:

NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard Academic Features

Best regards,

[superbrew]

Oh, OK. Thanks for the information. I guess I can just work around it for now.