Error using smimport_implementation first generation

Hi

I am trying to import the xml file but get following error

Error using smimport_implementation

The XML file describes a Simscape Multibody First Generation model. This file is meant for use

with the first-generation mech_import function.To import a model based on the latest

Simscape Multibody technology, obtain an XML import file consistent with the published Simscape Multibody

XML schema. You can do this using the Simscape Multibody Link plug-in.

Then, import that file using the smimport function.

Error in smimport (line 173)

smimport_implementation(multibodyDescription, varargin{:});

This error occour when I am running following command

smimport('knife_fish_01.xml')

I have only the knife_fish_01.xml fil.

Any suggestion is it possible to open this file SolidWorks then convert so it possible to use simport?

Answer 1

[Ritish Sehgal]

I understand that you are facing an error while importing an XML file using the ‘smimport’ function.

In order to use the ‘smimport’ function, the XML file should follow the Simscape Multibody XML schema.

You can check out the example in the link below that shows the correct schema to be followed:

https://in.mathworks.com/products/simscape-multibody/download_smxmlschema.html?s_tid=answers_rc2-3_p6_MLT

You can also use ‘Simscape Multibody Link Plugin’ to generate the compliant XML files which can be converted into Simscape Multibody models using ‘smimport’ function.

You can refer to the link below to install the ‘Simscape Multibody Link Plugin’:

https://in.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ug/installing-and-linking-simmechanics-link-software.html

Hope it helps!!