Add a SPICE simulation model

Before doing this, ensure that you have the required SPICE model available on your computer, in an accessible location.

For a schematic circuit design

  1. Select the entire circuit design, or any part of it to review, down to a single component.
  2. On the Schematic Design toolbar, click Simulate > Add Model Add Model icon.
  3. In the Add Model dialog, review the attributes and values mapped to components, changing them as necessary. All components properly mapped show a green check mark in the Done column.
  4. Click the Done button when finished.

For a single library component

  1. On the Library Device toolbar, click Add Model Add Model icon.
  2. In the Add Model dialog, select an appropriate Spice Type if necessary.
  3. Click MAP, and then click the Load Model button.
  4. Browse to the location of the model file (<name>.mdl) and click Open.
  5. Map the component pins to the SPICE model inputs.