Could I connect the design in Multisim in LabVIEW 2009?

Question

Hi,
I had design a generator in LabVIEW 2009, and now I need to send the output of the generator to pass through a transformer and a transmission lines. I found out that I could use Multisim to design the transformer and transmission lines. 
I was wondering if anyone knows on how to transfer/connect the transformer and the transmission lines design in Multisim using LabVIEW 2009? In my final presentation, I need to use LabVIEW 2009 and show to my supervisor the result of the simulation.
Ridhwan Ali

Answer 1

Hi Ridhwan,
Here are the options:
1) You can save the results from the generator to a LVM file in LabVIEW. Then, go to Multisim and use the LVM_VOLTAGE (Sources Group, SIGNAL_VOLTAGE_SOURCES Family) source to open the file, connect this source to your circuit.
2) You can create a VI in LabVIEW and use it in Multisim. Here is a good tutorial:
How to Create a LabVIEW Based Virtual Instrument for NI Multisim
3) You can control Multisim from LabVIEW via the Multisim API. Basically you can create a LabVIEW application that opens the Multisim engine, loads a circuit, and executes simulation. Basically you can bring simulation results to LabVIEW for further processing. More info:
An Introduction to Multisim Automation with the LabVIEW Multisim Connectivity Toolkit (beta)
LabVIEW Multisim Connectivity Toolkit
I hope this helps. Good luck with your application!
Fernando D.
National Instruments