Enable Simscape Multibody Link in SolidWorks

R2026b

Use Simscape™ Multibody™ Link to export SolidWorks® CAD assembly files to generate Simscape Multibody models. To download and install the plug-in, see Install the Simscape Multibody Link Plug-In.

Enable the Plug-In

To enable Simscape Multibody Link, follow these steps:

Step 1: Register the Plug-In Using MATLAB

In the MATLAB® Command Window, enter smlink_linksw24. For SolidWorks versions 2023 and earlier, use smlink_linksw instead.

Step 1 (Alternative): Register the Plug-In Without MATLAB

  • Click the Start button or press the Windows® key, then type cmd.

  • In the search results, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

  • In the terminal window, enter regsvr32 FullPathToSolidWorksAddin.dll. For example, regsvr32 C:\YourPath\smlink-r2025b-win64\cl_sldwks2sm.dll.

Step 2: Activate the Plug-In in SolidWorks

  • Start SolidWorks.

  • On the SolidWorks menu bar, click Tools > Add-Ins.

    Add-Ins

  • In the Add-Ins dialog box, select the Simscape Multibody Link check box.

    Add-Ins dialog box

After you enable the plug-in, the Simscape Multibody Link option appears 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.

SMLINK menu

Update the Plug-In

To update the plug-in, follow these steps:

Step 1: Unregister the Plug-In Using MATLAB

In the MATLAB Command Window, enter smlink_unlinksw24. For SolidWorks versions 2023 and earlier, use smlink_unlinksw instead.

Step 1 (Alternative): Unregister the Plug-In Without MATLAB

  • Click the Start button or press the Windows key, then type cmd.

  • In the search results, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

  • In the terminal window, enter regsvr32 /u FullPathToSolidWorksAddin.dll. For example, regsvr32 /u C:\YourPath\smlink-r2025b-win64\cl_sldwks2sm.dll.

Step 2: Update the Plug-In

To update the plug-in, download, install, and enable the new version. To download and install Simscape Multibody Link, see Install the Simscape Multibody Link Plug-In.

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