Variable Frequency Drive Simulation in Multisim 11

I'm having trouble creating a VFD simulation on Multisim 11.  I've created a Delta source connected to a 6-pulse rectifier, which connects to a filter, which connects to a PWM (antiparallel SCRs), which connects to my motor.  
Any corrections to be made?  Additions?  Thanks.

Just an update for the community. In version 12 we have added a lot more components into the Electro_Mechancal family which can really enable users to further their testing abilities.
Co-Simulation is also a very revolutionary feature that has been added to Multisim to allow users to test a complete system by being able to test their circuits along side their LabVIEW code.
Regards,
Tayyab R,
National Instruments.

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