SolidWorks

Export your SolidWorks^® assembly models in a format compatible with Simscape™ Multibody™ software

Enable the Simscape Multibody Link plug-in on your SolidWorks installation to begin exporting your CAD assemblies. Get started with a robotic arm export example or read about the assembly mates that you can export and the Simscape Multibody joint and constraint blocks that they map into. You must have the Simscape Multibody Link plug-in installed before continuing.

Functions

`smlink_linksw`	Add Simscape Multibody Link to your Windows registry as a SolidWorks plugin
`smlink_unlinksw`	Remove Simscape Multibody Link from your Windows registry as a SolidWorks plugin

Topics

Enable Simscape Multibody Link Plugin in SolidWorks
The Simscape Multibody Link plugin allows you to export SolidWorks CAD assembly models to Simscape Multibody.
Export a SolidWorks Robot Assembly Model
Generate an XML multibody description file for a robotic arm assembly.
Configure Simscape Multibody Link
This content refers to Simscape Multibody Link First Generation software.
Mates and Joints
In a SolidWorks assembly, you connect parts using mates.

Featured Examples

Joints

These CAD assemblies can be opened in SolidWorks® 2004 or higher.

Robot Arm

This CAD assembly can be opened in SolidWorks® 2004 and higher.

Stewart Platform

This CAD assembly can be opened in SolidWorks® 2007 and higher.

User-Added Coordinate Systems

This CAD assembly can be opened in SolidWorks® 2007 and later versions.