How do I install the Simscape Multibody Link plugin in order to import CAD files?

I would like to install the SimMechanics Link software in order to import CAD (Computer Aided Design) files from SolidWorks, PTC Creo or Autodesk Inventor into Simscape Multibody.

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

In order to install Simscape Multibody Link (formerly SimMechanics Link), refer to the link below: https://www.mathworks.com/campaigns/offerings/download_smlink.html

On the above link, once you have filled in the contact details and selected the appropriate version of Simscape Multibody link, you will be able to download the appropriate files as per the Operating System. You need to download the following files.

1. install_addon.m
2. platform-specific ZIP archive file (For example "smlink.r2020b.win64.zip")

Download these files to a directory that is present on the MATLAB path. If not, then you need to add it using ADDPATH and SAVEPATH functions.

Next, you need to execute the command in the following format at the MATLAB Command prompt.

>> install_addon('Name of the addon zip file')

For example, if you have downloaded the files for 32 bit Windows, execute the following command.

>> install_addon('smlink31.win32.zip')

The contents of this zip file will be extracted to the root directory where MATLAB is installed which can be obtained by executing the following command at the MATLAB Command Prompt.

>> matlabroot

For more information on installing Simscape Multibody Link, refer to the link below (adjust the URL to match your version of MATLAB):

http://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2021b/physmod/smlink/ug/installing-and-linking-simmechanics-link-software.html

[Michelle Wu]

Hi Kamal, please try running MATLAB as an administrator as Yousef suggested in the comments below. If the issue persists, please contact MathWorks Technical Support Team:

https://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us.html