How to update Onshape CAD model?

I am using

smexportonshape()

and then

smimport()

to bring my CAD models into Simscape Multibody. I love how quick and easy it has been! My moldels are imported with all of the geometry, materials, apperances, and mates.

It takes me a little while to build a complete the Simscape Multibody model, adding inputs, contact forces, etc. Then I run the model, get some results, and realize I need to make adjustments to my CAD model. So I go back to Onshape, make the adjustments.

What is the best practice for then brining the updated CAD model into my Simscape Multibody model? I don't want to lose all of the changes I have madel to the model. Thanks!

[Beatriz Soriano Tortosa]

Hi Matt, did you ever find a solution for this? Facing a similar problem.

Answer 1

[Matt]

Hi Beatriz. Yes we did! The folks at MathWorks helped us out. It's not super automated, but it works. I wrote up a lesson that walks you through the process:

https://learn.onshape.com/courses/using-the-simscape-multibody-app-with-onshape

The Updating and Reimporting Geometry section is about 3/4 of the way down.