Install Simscape Multibody Link Plugin without install MATLAB

I want to use Simspace Multibody Link Plugin on Solidworks. However, I cannot install MATLAB and Solidworks in same device because of licence issue. Is it possible to install Simspace Multibody Link Plugin on Solidworks without install MATLAB into same device? Thanks.

Note: I have MATLAB and Solidworks, but they are installed different devices. Both devices use the same network.

Answer 1

[Ayush Anand]

Hi Arda,

I understand you want to know if it is possible to install Simscape Multibody link plugin without installing MATLAB. The Simscape Multibody link plugin can be installed on a machine not having a local version of MATLAB if it is connected to another machine on the same network having MATLAB installed. Since you mentioned you have SolidWorks and MATLAB running on different devices but same network, you can install the plugin.

You can follow the steps mentioned in the install guide below, with the network version of your MATLAB:

1. How to install Simscape Multibody Link Plugin:https://www-test1.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2018a/physmod/smlink/ug/installing-and-linking-simmechanics-link-software.html
2. Simscape Multibody link User Guide: https://www.mathworks.com/help/pdf_doc/smlink/smlink_ug.pdf

I hope this helps!