labels in multisim

[Paul-a]

I draw in multisim 10.0 just for layout purpose, no simulation is needed.

Now I want to work in parts / groups.

I'll include an image that will explain what I want:

Now I've used netlabels, but I want something like this:

 

It's about the RX / TX with the bubble.

I'm unable to quickly place a virtual pin, a pin that won't show in ultiboard to connect my pic with the header.

Message Edited by Paul-a on 07-02-2009 04:18 AM

[RnDMonkey · Accepted solution]

Now this may not be the prettiest schematic since I haven't generated a new example for you, but I can show you one that I did. I just made schematic-only parts with custom symbols, then placed them in the appropriate locations and manually renamed the nets connecting them. You just hide the RefDes and change the label to your signal name. Keep in mind that if you delete parts attached to that net, it may reset to a new net name and disconnect them. If you don't care about them being connected for layout, then you don't have to worry about the nets.

[Paul-a]

Thanks, that's interesting, but you've manually changed each label?

I was hoping that the netname was used for the label, so it would automatic change it's name when the netname changed.

There is a function label in multisim, but it changed the netname of the wire.

(CTRL + I) or (Place --> Connectors --> HB / SC Connector)

I would like that the label use the name of the connected net (wire).

[Paul-a]

I found a topic in the FAQ:

How can I create a custom symbol to replace the default junction symbol for virtual wiring?

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/7D1350E5A9935EE4862572050054DDC2

But it's for multisim 9 (10.0 cannot follow these steps given in the FAQ).

@ morgol, thanks, I've used your symbol.

I wanted an automatic system (label use the name of the net, but this working for the moment).

Message Edited by Paul-a on 07-06-2009 01:34 AM

[RnDMonkey]

Looking at that FAQ you referenced, in the bottom paragraph it looks like it is describing what I did in my example.

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National Instruments wrote:

...The method to connect one component to another without a wire is the same as described in the manual. Double-click on a wire and rename the node so that it matches...

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As far as I know (and I am fairly confident that I am correct) there is no defined system of making the net names drive any component names in Multisim. In general Multisim treats net names as insignificant in terms of preserving their names (especially custom ones).