simspace multibody in solid dosnt save any file on my computer

Hello so i followed the instrucrtions and i have the link in solidwork enabled i get the message that "simscape multibody link export completer" but the is no xml file in the folder i save or anywhere on my pc in addition the matlab opens a commend window that says

"To get started, type doc.

For product information, visit www.mathworks.com."

what do i do ?

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Answer 1

[Garmit Pant]

Hi Yogev

The problem that you are encountering can be because of outdated plugin or improper installation.

Kindly follow these steps to update your plugin with a fresh install:

• Disable the current version by entering ‘smlink_unlinksw’ at the MATLAB command prompt.
• Go to the Simscape Multibody Link download page and get the files that match your release. After downloading, do not extract the ZIP File.
• Run MATLAB as Administrator. Add the installation files’ location to path and then install as follows"

addpath('C:\path\to\your\installation\files'); 
install_addon('smlink-<your version>-win64.zip');

• Open a MATLAB session in administrator mode. At the MATLAB command prompt, enter regmatlabserver. This will register MATLAB as an Automation Server.
• Enable Simscape Multibody Link Plugin in SolidWorks. Follow the steps in this link: https://www.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ref/linking-and-unlinking-simmechanics-link-software-with-solidworks.html
• The link above also lists steps to export a CAD Assembly model to Simscape Multibody.

I hope you find the above explanation and suggestions useful!