Upgrading Multiple Multisim Files in a Single Step

[GarretF]

I've been asked quite a few times how to easily upgrade files from an older version of Multisim to the latest version. Years ago, I created a simple utility to open and save the files in a single directory, but since Multisim 11, you can use Multisim directly to upgrade files to the latest version.

Multisim 11 introduced packing projects into a single distributable archive. Project packing also included a lesser know feature: Upgrade project. Upgrade project converts all Multisim files in a project to the latest version - all in a single step. This is great if you have a large number of Multisim files (for example files developed for a course) that you need to upgrade. Even if you don't have a project, you can create a temporary project that you use to upgrade your files.

Follow the steps below in order to upgrade a set of files to the latest Multisim version.

1. Click File > Projects and packing > New project

2. Accept the default project

3. In the Project View, right-click Schematics, and click Add File...

4. In the Insert Files to Project dialog, select the files you want to upgrade. Note you can use Ctrl and Shift to add multiples

5. Finally, click File > Projects and packing > Upgrade project

Wait a few moments and the files are upgraded.