Why do I get an error regarding "install_addon" when I try to install the Simscape Multibody Link plugin?

I am having an issue in linking SolidWorks to MATLAB. I download the 'install_addon.m' file. However, I receive an error when I execute the following command:

>> install_addon('smlink.r2010a.win.32.zip')

But I encounter the error:

ERROR: ??? Undefined function or method 'install_addon' for
input arguments of type 'char'.

or:

ERROR: Unrecognized function or variable 'install_addon'

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

In order to execute the 'install_addon' for the SolidWorks product, make sure that the following files are in the MATLAB current working directory. The two files are:

• install_addon.m
• smlink.r2010a.win.32.zip (or similar)

Refer to the following answer for more information:

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/100114-how-do-i-install-the-simscape-multibody-link-plugin-in-order-to-import-cad-files

[Walter Roberson]

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/233381-from-where-can-i-download-install_addon-m-file