Setting up SolidWorks® 2016 for exporting files

  1. Open SolidWorks 2016.
  2. Ensure the Autodesk Moldflow Adviser third party component is installed.
    1. Select Tools > Add-ins.

      The Add-ins 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 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 Moldflow toolbar is displayed.

  4. Open a model or create a new one.
  5. Select Autodesk > Moldflow Adviser or select the Autodesk Moldflow Adviser toolbar button.
    Note: Autodesk Moldflow Adviser needs to be installed. Autodesk Moldflow Adviser can be closed when clicking the Autodesk Moldflow Adviser icon within the CAD product.