Is possible catia to simmechanics link..?

Hi :

I know Matlab simmechanics link only support Pro/E & solidworks.

But I usually use catia to set assembly kinematics(revolute joint, prismatic joint...etc).

as the follow picture

http://enteryu.myweb.hinet.net/simmechanics.JPG

So.... Can I

1. Can I use Catia to simmechanics link, and how

2. If 1 is not, Can I transfer catia file to pro/e or solidworks file which can use simmechanics link, and how

thanks

Answer 1

[Friedrich]

Hi,

1.) I doubt you can this. Like you found out, Simmechanics Link support Pro/E and solidworks only

2.) There are converter available which can convert files between Catia and e.g. Pro/E:

http://www.cadverter.com/products/v5_proe.htm

Unfortunately there isn't much available from the MATLAB / Simulink side to interact with CATIA. The only way I am aware of is to use the COM interface from CATIA to communicate with it from MATLAB. There was a post here on MATLAB Answers:

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/15228-link-catia-to-matlab

In addition, the same question you have is already answered here:

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/12652-simmechanics-link

[YU]

Hi, Friedrich:

Thanks for answering my questions.

According to http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/12092-exporting-nx-unigraphics-models-to-simmechanics, I export catia file to *.stp *.igs file format. Unfortunately, I lost catia joint which I build. Do have any way to export file and don't lost joint...?

Thanks

[Friedrich]

Sorry I am not a Catia expert. I think the question would be better for a CATIA forum instead of a MATLAB forum.