Setting up SolidWorks® 2013 for exporting files

  1. Open SolidWorks® 2013.
  2. Ensure the Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser third party component is being used.
    1. Select Tools > Add-ins.

      The Auxiliary Applications dialog is displayed.

    2. Find Autodesk in the applications list and ensure the check box next to it is selected.
    3. Select OK.
  3. Ensure the Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser menu items and toolbar button are visible.
    1. Right click any toolbar and select Customize. The Customize dialog is displayed.
    2. Select the Menus tab.
    3. Select Autodesk in the Categories list.
    4. Select Moldflow Adviser in the Command list, then select Add.
      Note: Add will only be available if the Autodesk menu is not visible.
    5. Select OK.
    6. Right click on any toolbar and select Autodesk from the menu.

      The Autodesk Simulation Moldflow toolbar is displayed.

  4. Open a model or create a new one.
  5. Select Autodesk > Moldflow Adviser or select the Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser toolbar button.

    Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser launches.