Mouser Multisim: Interoperation between Schematics and PCB Layout: Forward Annot

[Tarik]

Hi,

Currently, I'm testing this offer from Mouser.
The point is, I really would like use a PCB Design Software with a well integrated BOM and footprint manager. And if some added simulation function works well as well: Great.
But one thing came very fast to me: This File-Based "Integration" between schematic and PCB.
Wen I have a finished PCB layout, and I have to change the schematics (May be for a test result reason), I export this changed schematics than and load it to PCB Layout "Ultiboard" (Again). And start at level 0 with rat's nest, what not exactly helps.
In that case, some "reload" or update or append functionality is required.
Have not found this.
So the question is, how to handle changes in schematics, when a PCB Layout is already there, without wasting the effort creating it (I think the required function is called forward annotation)?

Thanks,
Tarik

[ampdoctor]

I just downloaded this myself and having been a NI user for several years I'm noticing there's more than a few things that are hamstrung with the free edition that they failed to mention. I haven't found anything that allows for forward or backward annotation which is a little disturbing. Normally it's in the transfer drop down but it doesn't seem to be present so you may be out of luck.

[rea5245]

So the question is, how to handle changes in schematics, when a PCB Layout is already there, without wasting the effort creating it (I think the required function is called forward annotation)?

That feature has been removed from MultiSIM BLUE.

See my full review at http://pcbshopper.com/multisim-blue-review/

- Bob