04-25-2012 12:32 PM
I note that the electrolytic capacitors in Multisim 11 and 12 use the Greek "mu" which is nice for the schematics, giving them a nice "Homeric" look, but the symbol is not supported in Ultiboard, so one has to go about replacing all the "mu"s with the letter "U" once a schematic is transferred. Perhaps for the next update to Multisim/Ultiboard one could change the symbol library in one or other program to a more convenient and user-friendly environment.
It would also be helpful if the footprint library in Multisim matched the footprint library in Ultiboard. I know that they are remarkably similar for surface mount components, but the through-hole components always require modification. Resistors, why not "R0207" as a footprint in Multisim for a 1/4 watt metal film resistor -- why are there no Bourns 3266 or 3296. These are industry standard trimpots.
and lastly, when you flip a capacitor (which is always happening when designing power supply circuits) why can't the "mu" or "U" stay parallel to the device? Instead, the symbol inconveniently gets in the way of a "wire" as illustrated in the attached GIF.
04-26-2012 10:44 AM
Hi jackinnj,
Thank you for your feedback. I have entered a CAR (Corrective Action Request) for some of the issues mentioned.