MATLAB: A problem about matlab link to pro/e with “smlink”

simulinksmlink pro/e

When I attempt to connect to the SimMechanics Link utility from my CAD platform,Unfortunately, I get an error indicating that "the pmi_api.dll can not be load",I am sure I have install the "smlink" correcttly,any replay is helpful ,thanks

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Please follow the instructions in the documentation of SimMechanics Link, especially Linking and Unlinking SimMechanics Link Software with Pro/ENGINEER. You need to:

Create a New or Locate an Existing Pro/TOOLKIT Application Registry File
Inserte the SimMechanics Link Registration Text into the Registry File (that's where you reference the DLL)
Locate the Existing or Create a New Pro/ENGINEER Configuration File
Specify the Pro/TOOLKIT Application Registry File Path in the Pro/ENGINEER Configuration File
Configure your Pro/E shortcut on your desktop to start in the directory where the Pro/E configuration file is located.

HTH,

Arnaud

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