Can I Save Multisim Files in My Current Version for Use in a Previous Version?

Updated Mar 2, 2020

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Software

  • Multisim
  • Ultiboard

Issue Details

  • I created or moved a file to a newer version of Multisim, but I would also like to save it for use with an older version of Multisim. Is there a way to save the file for use in a previous version of Multisim?  
  • Can I open 14.1 Multisim files in Multisim 14.2?

Solution

Multisim files are not backwards compatible. For example, a file created in version 13 cannot be open in version 12 or previous, and there is no option to save files as a previous version. 
 
On the other hand Multisim is forwards compatible, this means you can open older files in newer versions. For example, you can open a version 10 file in Multisim 13, regardless of the versions. Therefore it is also possible to open 14.1 files in Multisim 14.2.

The same rules apply to Ultiboard files.

Related Links

How Do I Use Files From EWB 5, Ulticap 5 and Ultiboard 5 in Later Versions of Multisim and Ultiboard?

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