How can i get "save as XML" in solidworks with simmechanics?

Hi,

I installed Matlab R2012a, solid works 2012 and then I downloaded and installed the link between them.

I did these steps:

• open Matlab as administrator
• run the command for server with

enableservice('AutomationServer')

• use command link with successfull message
• Run solidworks
• open tool and select the link

Then, I opened a 3d assembly but was impossible to save that in XML.

Is there something wrong?

Thank'you so much

Michele

[Daniel Saa]

have the same problem. I could install sucessfully the Simmechanics Link, then I opened the Solidworks, checked the add-in box at Solidworks and I finally tried to save as a .xml, but i coudn't.

Answer 1

[Steve Miller]

You need to make sure you follow these instructions carefully.

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

The one step I often see users overlook is enabling the plugin in SolidWorks.

https://www.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ref/linking-and-unlinking-simmechanics-link-software-with-solidworks.html

Your description makes it sound like you have followed both of those steps.

Other common issues:

1. The system you open in SolidWorks must be an assembly. Otherwise, the menu item under Tools for exporting to Simscape Multibody XML will not appear.
2. You need to look for the menu item under "Tools", not "File/Save As".

--Steve