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Expand Up @@ -28,23 +28,27 @@ should be fixed to the global origin. And the other parts should be
connected to this base and each other by the mates. The total number of
DOF (degrees-of-freedom) of this model should be one.

## Exporting the Model Using AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS

Let us try to translate this model into a corresponding AnyScript model. Before
exporting the model, **make sure the SOLIDWORKS assembly is set to configuration
'Mate_Config1'** by double-clicking on it in the Configuration Manager window. If you
have registered the AnyBody Exporter™ for SOLIDWORKS® (AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™)
add-in successfully, then you will see the menu of the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in
on the SOLIDWORKS menu like this:
'Mate_Config1'** by double-clicking on it in the Configuration Manager window.

```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png
:alt: AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS menu
:class: bg-primary
:align: center
```
The AnyBody Exporter™ for SOLIDWORKS® (AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™) is an add-in for
SOLIDWORKS that can translate a SOLIDWORKS CAD assembly into its corresponding
AnyScript model, which can then be used in the AnyBody Modeling System.
AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS is installed through the installer for the AnyBody Modeling
System. Please, find details about the installation procedure in the "Install Guide", and
for more information about the the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in itself, please see
the manual "AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks". On the
[AnyBody Technology webpage](https://www.anybodytech.com/resources/customer-downloads)
you can download the latest version of the AnyBody Modeling System.

:::{seealso}
For more informaion about the the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in, including installation instructions,
please refer the manual "AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks". This manual can be found by opening an
AnyBody window, clikcing on 'Help' -> 'Documentation Home' in the top menu.
:::{tip}

The "Install Guide" and the manual "AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks" can be
found by opening an AnyBody window, clikcing on 'Help' -> 'Documentation Home'
in the top menu.

```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image7.PNG
:alt: Documentation home
Expand All @@ -53,11 +57,25 @@ AnyBody window, clikcing on 'Help' -> 'Documentation Home' in the top menu.
:width: 50%
```

This will direct you to the AnyBody manuals page where all the manuals can be found.
From there, click on the 'AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks' to access the specific manual.
This will direct you to the AnyBody manuals page where all the manuals and the
install guide can be found.
:::

Then start the translation process by selecting the ‘Export to AnyScript’ menu
Using AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™ requires a special license, but if you have registered
the add-in successfully, then you will see the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS
add-in on the SOLIDWORKS menu under Tools like this:

```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png
:alt: AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS menu
:class: bg-primary
:align: center
```

If the add-in does not appear, then go to 'Tools' -> 'Add-Ins' and check the box
for AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS to activate it. Afterwards, you may need to restart
SOLIDWORKS to see the add-in menu.

Now, start the translation process by selecting the ‘Export to AnyScript’ menu
item. Doing this will display the following dialog.

```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image3.png
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