Step 1: Multisim Installation Guide
Updated: 7/8/2016
Procedure
It is imperative that you consult your IT team before you install any software or attempt
to change any settings on your computer. Administrative rights are based on a profile
created by your System Administrator. Many variations are possible, and these “rights”
may not allow you to install this software properly.
Note: This procedure is the first step in a four-step process. This step takes
about 60 minutes to complete.
Prepare Your System
1. Disable the User Account Controls (set to Never notify).
2. Disable your anti-virus software.
3. Disable the pop-up blocker in the browser you are using.
Note: You can re-enable these settings after the software is installed and
operational.
4. Ensure you have permissions to install USB drivers for any Android, Robotics,
or other devices that will connect to the computer via USB.
To install Multisim for Classroom Installation, use the following serial number: M81X58145
To install Multsim for Student home installation use the following serial number: H11X41887
Note: This procedure is the first in a four-step process. This step takes about 40
minutes to complete.
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Step 1 – Multisim 14.0.1
Part 1: Install Multisim
1. Go to http://www.ni.com/gate/gb/GB_ACADEMICEVALMULTISIM/US
2. Select Start Download.
3. Create a folder on your desktop named Multisim.
4. Open the downloaded file
NI_Circuit_Design_Suite_14_0_1_Education_downloader.exe
5. If prompted to allow the software to make changes to your computer, select Run.
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6. Save to the Multisim folder you created.
The Downloader begins to download the software.
7. When the download is complete, select Open.
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8. Select OK.
9. Select Unzip.
10. When extraction is complete, select OK.
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11. On the NI Circuit Design Suite 14.0 window, select Next.
12. Enter your Name, Organization, and the Serial Number (M81X58145) from page 1 and
select Next.
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13. To keep the default directory, select Next.
14. In the Features window, select Do not install NI ELVISmx, then select Next.
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15. Clear the check box and select Next.
16. For the License Agreement, select I accept and Next.
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17. When the installation is complete, select Next.
18. Select Restart or Restart Later.
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Part 2: Activate
Multisim
19. Select Start > All Programs > National Instruments > NI License Manager.
20. Under Multisim 14.0.1, right-click Schematic capture and simulation and select
Activate.
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21. On the Activation Wizard box, select an activation method and then select Next.
22. Follow the prompts to activate the software.
23. When activation is complete, select Finish.
24. Continue with the instructions for Step 2 in the LabVIEW/Xilinx 14.7 Tools Installation
Guide.
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