ADD-IN SIMSCAPE IN SOLIDWORK

Currently, I am using Matlab R2013a and i successfully added in the simscape function by following Youtube Tutorial.

Unfortunately, I could not find the add in for simscape in Solidwork 2022.

Please support!

Thank You.

Answer 1

[Sanchari]

Hello Junthai,

I understand that you are trying to add the Simscape Multibody Link plugin to Solidworks 2022, and you have already added the Simscape add-on libraries in MATLAB R2013a. Here are few steps you can follow:

1. Check compatibility: Check if Simscape Multibody Link is compatible with Solidworks 2022. You can check from the following website: https://www.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ug/installing-and-linking-simmechanics-link-software.html
2. Install/ Update Plugin: Install or update the Simscape Multibody Link plugin.
3. Enable the plugin: Refer this documentation to enable the plugin after installation: https://www.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ref/linking-and-unlinking-simmechanics-link-software-with-solidworks.html

To install the plugin:

1. Get the installation files. https://www.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ug/installing-and-linking-simmechanics-link-software.html
2. Run the installation files.
3. Register MATLAB as an Automation Server.
4. Enable the plugin in SolidWorks.

To enable the plugin:

1. At the MATLAB® command prompt, enter "smlink_linksw".
2. Start SolidWorks.
3. On the SolidWorks menu bar, click Tools > Add-Ins.
4. In the Add-Ins dialog box, select the Simscape Multibody Link check box.
5. After you enable the plugin, Simscape Multibody Link option is available when you start or open a SolidWorks assembly. To export an assembly model, on the menu bar, click Tools > Simscape Multibody Link > Export > Simscape Multibody.
6. If your computer has more than one copy of SolidWorks, the smlink_linksw command adds the Simscape Multibody Link plugin to all installations. However, you must select the Simscape Multibody Link check box in the Add-Ins dialog box for each installation from which you want to export CAD assembly models.

To update the plugin:

1. Disable the current version by entering “smlink_unlinksw” at the MATLAB command prompt.
2. Download, install, and enable the new plugin (links given above).

If this does not work and you cannot find the plugin still, consider the following steps:

1. Open MATLAB and enter the command “ver” in the command window.
2. You should have the Simscape Multibody installed on your computer.
3. Make sure you have the necessary licenses for MATLAB, Simscape Multibody, and SolidWorks.

Hope this helps!

[Andrew Sol]

Thank you very much for this instruction!