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connected to this base and each other by the mates. The total number of
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DOF (degrees-of-freedom) of this model should be one.
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## Exporting the Model Using AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS
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Let us try to translate this model into a corresponding AnyScript model. Before
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exporting the model, **make sure the SOLIDWORKS assembly is set to configuration
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'Mate_Config1'** by double-clicking on it in the Configuration Manager window. If you
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have registered the AnyBody Exporter™ for SOLIDWORKS® (AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™)
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add-in successfully, then you will see the menu of the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in
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on the SOLIDWORKS menu like this:
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'Mate_Config1'** by double-clicking on it in the Configuration Manager window.
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The AnyBody Exporter™ for SOLIDWORKS® (AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™) is bundled with the
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AnyBody Modeling System, so the exporter will automatically be downloaded and
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installed when you install the AnyBody Modeling System. On the
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[AnyBody Technology webpage](https://www.anybodytech.com/resources/customer-downloads#fe-interface-tools)
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you can download the latest version of the AnyBody Modeling System.
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Using AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™ requires a special license, but if you have registered
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the add-in successfully, then you will see the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS
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add-in on the SOLIDWORKS menu under Tools like this:
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```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png
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:alt: AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS menu
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:class: bg-primary
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:align: center
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```
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If the add-in does not appear, then go to 'Tools' -> 'Add-Ins' and check the box
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for AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS to activate it. Afterwards, you may need to restart
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SOLIDWORKS to see the add-in menu.
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:::{seealso}
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For more informaion about the the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in, including installation instructions,
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please refer the manual "AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks". This manual can be found by opening an
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From there, click on the 'AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks' to access the specific manual.
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Then start the translation process by selecting the ‘Export to AnyScript’ menu
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Now, start the translation process by selecting the ‘Export to AnyScript’ menu
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item. Doing this will display the following dialog.
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```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image3.png

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