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This article will discuss the installation and activation of Multisim, an industry standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software for analog, digital, and power electronics in education and research.

  • Windows Only Installation.
  • Multisim licensing is renewed annually.
  • The license has been paid for by the ECE department and is for their sole use.
  • Licensing details should be provided by your professor for student course work.
  • Licensing code is a 11 alpha-numeric code.
  • Expires annually.

Installation

  • Download the application Multisim Download - NI
  • NI Account is required
  • Select the Try for Free Option
  • Admin access is required for installation
  • Launch the downloaded Ni-CDS-Education_14.3_online.exe file
  • Choose NI Certificates Installer if desired
  • Next

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  • Accept license agreement
  • Confirm installation summary
  • Update Service Check
    • Select your preference
  • Activation Screens
    • Select Enter a Serial Number
    • Place the provided serial number in the Multisim 14.x Education Edition (not the Student Edition)
    • Select Activate
  • Days display reference the remaining days on the license.

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    Click FINISH – reboot may be required 

  • An email from NI Activation will be sent to complete the activation – Launch NI License Manager application
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  • Select Activate Software
    • Select No Internet connection?
    • Offline activation in bottom right corner 
  • Enter the unique activation code
  • Select Activate
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Removal of Activation

To remove an activation from within NI License Manager – LOCAL Licenses

  • select the application
  • Click DEACTIVATE
  • Status will change to Unlicensed