I am having problems with the install_addon.m

I am trying to enable the Simscape Multibody Link SolidWorks Plug-in. But when I am trying to install the addon using the install_addon.m file in the MATLAB Command Prompt, it says that it does not recognize the function. I have both the zip and the m file in the same folder and the path is directed to that folder.

>> install_addon('smlink.r2020b.win64.zip')
Unrecognized function or variable 'install_addon'.

Answer 1

[Monisha Nalluru]

The reason for above error: Unrecognized function or variable 'install_addon' is install_addon.m is not present in the path of MATLAB.

The files need to be in MATLAB path. If not, add the files to path it using addpath and savepath functions.

[Andrew Sol]

And I have both the archive in the folder and the installaddon.m file. And it still doesn't work, the same problem. I've already tried addpath, and so on, nothing helps.

Answer 2

[Tuba]

After I added the zip file and installaddon in a folder to the Matlab path, instead of using install_addon function it suggested using installaddon instead. That's how it worked for me

[Andrew Sol]

And I have both the archive in the folder and the installaddon.m file. And it still doesn't work, the same problem. I've already tried addpath, and so on, nothing helps.

Answer 3

[Ayham Aljawabrah]

When I downloaded the function, it has the name 'installaddon', not 'install_addon'. Make sure of the function name, and if it is the first one, modify ithe commond.