Problems linking simmechanics to SolidWorks

When I installed MATLAB R2013a, I installed simechanics 4.2 along with it. I tried using the smlink_linksw command to link simmechanics to SolidWorks but it said Undefined function or variable 'smlink_linksw'. So I downloaded the zip file and the install_addon to double check the installation. I used the commands as directed on Matworks to install and register simmechanics. After I use the commands install_addon it says Archive architecture () does not match the MATLAB architecture (win64). Installation of smlinkr2013awin64 failed.

[Enna Sachdeva]

@Harold, were you able to solve the issue? I am able to install the addon, however, am getting the 'Undefined function or variable 'smlink_linksw' 'error.

[Marlon Koendjbiharie]

Try running Matlab in administrator mode and run the command again

[Peter Martin]

@Enna were you able to solve the issue? can you tell me how to made it? Many thanks

[Mohamad Dashtbali]

I have the same problwm, though I downloaded the coorect version (Matlab 2021.a).

Does anyone know how to fix it?

[Veron Antony]

I found a solution, but I'm not really sure, if there will be any issues later.

There are two functions in the install_addon.m file:

1. check addon arch against matlab arch
2. check addon ver against matlab ver

Just comment out these two functions. There's some error in these two functions, which is not allowing to install the plugin, even though the version and arch are correct. The installation was succesful after commenting out these functions.

[Yue ma]

It wroks! Thank you, Veron!

Answer 1

[Steve Miller]

It looks like you may have downloaded the wrong zip file for the Simscape Multibody Link software. If you are still struggling with this, please let us know.

--Steve

[Prasanna Marudhu Balasubramanian]

I am not able to link Matlab to Solidworks using the command "smlink_linksw", throws Undefined Function or Variable error.

Can ou please help solve this issue.

[kazuki watada]

me2.

[DJILALI Larbi]

me2

[Matthias Noack]

Hello guys, I have the same Problem with Matlab. Im trying to install the plugin for the use with Creo ptc.

Error: 'Error using install_addon (line 38)

Archive architecture () does not match the MATLAB architecture (win64).

Installation of zip failed.'

I have the MATLAB 2020a version and I downloaded the appropriate plugin-version.

Help would be great!

[Ravi Karmur]

SAME PROBLEM

[Harsh Patel]

i am having same problem help

[Innocent Omineorisa]

Is there a solution to this problem, I'm having the exact same issue.

[Quang Luong]

me too

[Veron Antony]

I downloaded the right version. But I'm still facing the same issue.

[Veron Antony]

I have commented out the version check and arch check from 'install_addon' file. It Installed successfully. I'm not sure if I'm going to face any issues later. Fingers crossed :D

[Quang Luong]

hello Antony can you help me with it ??

[Veron Antony]

Hi Quang, there are two functions in the install_addon.m file:

1. check addon arch against matlab arch
2. check addon ver against matlab ver

Just comment out these two functions. There's some error in these two functions, which is not allowing to install the plugin, even though the version and arch are correct.

[Quang Luong]

I did it. Thank you very much.

[Samruddhi Gawde]

How. I am still not getting. i have downloaded the correct version zip files.

[Fares]

I always get this problem when installing simscape multibody link ( Archive architecture () does not match the MATLAB architecture (win64).)

what is the solution?

[Walter Roberson]

@Fares

This is a known problem. There is a work-around posted at https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/1769275-simscape-multibody-link-download#comment_2300695