how to have an extension .xml to import a file from solidworks to matlab

Hi I am a new user of matlab and i try to use it with solidworks.All seems to work but i have not the possibility to save my file of solidworks whith the .xml extension because it doesn't apper as a possibility. Can you help me please Champipi

Answer 1

[Sebastian Castro]

To export SolidWorks models as MATLAB compatible XML files, you have to install SimMechanics Link and register it with your SolidWorks install. Look at this link:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/physmod/smlink/ug/installing-and-linking-simmechanics-link-software.html

This video shows you what SimMechanics Link should look like in SolidWorks (at around 45 seconds):

http://www.mathworks.com/videos/importing-a-cad-suspension-assembly-into-simmechanics-89612.html

- Sebastian

Answer 2

[Verolet michel]

Hi Thank you very much Sebastian, i see on the video that to save , they use the link SimMechanic at the top of the screen . I wanted to use save as and it was possible. Best regards Champipi