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replace Greek "mu" symbol with "u" when transferring to UB

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. 

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Hi jackinnj,

 

Thank you for your feedback. I have entered a CAR (Corrective Action Request) for some of the issues mentioned.

Regards,

Tayyab R,
National Instruments.
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