solidworks wont create simmechanics link?

hello , i want to export a cad model from solidworks to matlab. i followed the instructions by going to options>>Add-in and checked the Simmechanics box on both sides, but the Simmechanics button does not appear. And even when i try to save the file as Simmechanics XML, the option is not there, please help.

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type the following in matlab help menu and follow the procedure as given at this help topic.
"Install and Register SimMechanics Link Software"
did you downloaded linking software compatible to your solid work version. please verify it.

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Mr Senthil Kumar I have downloaded and install the simmechanics files and it is also showing in addins of solidwork, but at the time of save as option there is no such option of simmechanics xml to save my file as a simmechanics. please see the attached file herewith.

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hello , i want to export a solidwork model from solidworks to matlab. i followed the instructions by going to options>>Add-in and checked the Simmechanics box on AddIns, but at save as option Simmechanics button does not appear. And even when i try to save the file as Simmechanics XML, the option is not there, please help.

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