diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/biped2d_pybullet.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/biped2d_pybullet.py
index 9b7cf687f..acf7ebeed 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/biped2d_pybullet.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/biped2d_pybullet.py
@@ -5,7 +5,9 @@ import time
 GRAVITY = -9.8
 dt = 1e-3
 iters = 2000
+import pybullet_data
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.resetSimulation()
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/changeDynamicsMass.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/changeDynamicsMass.py
index 8e14711cd..715085ce1 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/changeDynamicsMass.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/changeDynamicsMass.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 cube2 = p.loadURDF("cube.urdf", [0, 0, 3], useFixedBase=True)
 cube = p.loadURDF("cube.urdf", useFixedBase=True)
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/changeTexture.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/changeTexture.py
index e14ec39cf..9f1f5cf01 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/changeTexture.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/changeTexture.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 planeUidA = p.loadURDF("plane_transparent.urdf", [0, 0, 0])
 planeUid = p.loadURDF("plane_transparent.urdf", [0, 0, -1])
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/collisionFilter.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/collisionFilter.py
index e2eae0a12..13abacee9 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/collisionFilter.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/collisionFilter.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 planeId = p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", useMaximalCoordinates=False)
 cubeId = p.loadURDF("cube_collisionfilter.urdf", [0, 0, 3], useMaximalCoordinates=False)
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/commandLogAndPlayback.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/commandLogAndPlayback.py
index 94f1848cb..3ff834412 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/commandLogAndPlayback.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/commandLogAndPlayback.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 logId = p.startStateLogging(p.STATE_LOGGING_ALL_COMMANDS, "commandLog.bin")
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 p.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf", [0, 0, 1])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/configureDebugVisualizer.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/configureDebugVisualizer.py
index e1d755708..988454715 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/configureDebugVisualizer.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/configureDebugVisualizer.py
@@ -2,8 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import math
 import time
 dt = 1./240.
+import pybullet_data
 
-p.connect(p.GUI)#SHARED_MEMORY_GUI)
+p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf",[0,0,1])
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 p.setGravity(0,0,-10)
@@ -18,4 +20,4 @@ while (1):
   p.configureDebugVisualizer(lightPosition=[radius*math.sin(t),radius*math.cos(t),3])
   
   p.stepSimulation()
-  time.sleep(dt)
\ No newline at end of file
+  time.sleep(dt)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/constraint.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/constraint.py
index 0d8dc0e3c..70d4a6fe9 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/constraint.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/constraint.py
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
 
+import pybullet_data
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 cubeId = p.loadURDF("cube_small.urdf", 0, 0, 1)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/contactFriction.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/contactFriction.py
index 334e5ab71..0b113d11e 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/contactFriction.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/contactFriction.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 useMaximalCoordinates = False
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinates)
 #p.loadURDF("sphere2.urdf",[0,0,1])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createMesh.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createMesh.py
index 6bbb09aa3..ce7fc80d2 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createMesh.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createMesh.py
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 #don't create a ground plane, to allow for gaps etc
 p.resetSimulation()
 #p.createCollisionShape(p.GEOM_PLANE)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyBatch.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyBatch.py
index dd53d99b0..87fde9c84 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyBatch.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyBatch.py
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
-
+import pybullet_data
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI, options="--minGraphicsUpdateTimeMs=16000")
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())  
 
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(numSolverIterations=4, minimumSolverIslandSize=1024)
 p.setTimeStep(1. / 120.)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyLinks.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyLinks.py
index 292c887f8..cbaa6abc6 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyLinks.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createMultiBodyLinks.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.createCollisionShape(p.GEOM_PLANE)
 p.createMultiBody(0, 0)
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createObstacleCourse.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createObstacleCourse.py
index df2d37d3c..a9ab11908 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createObstacleCourse.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createObstacleCourse.py
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 #don't create a ground plane, to allow for gaps etc
 p.resetSimulation()
 #p.createCollisionShape(p.GEOM_PLANE)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createSphereMultiBodies.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createSphereMultiBodies.py
index 689205ca3..67f562d70 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createSphereMultiBodies.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createSphereMultiBodies.py
@@ -2,8 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 
 useMaximalCoordinates = 0
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 #p.loadSDF("stadium.sdf",useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinates)
 monastryId = concaveEnv = p.createCollisionShape(p.GEOM_MESH,
                                                  fileName="samurai_monastry.obj",
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createTexturedMeshVisualShape.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createTexturedMeshVisualShape.py
index b84933741..00e2b6252 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createTexturedMeshVisualShape.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createTexturedMeshVisualShape.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
+import pybullet_data
 
 
 def getRayFromTo(mouseX, mouseY):
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@ def getRayFromTo(mouseX, mouseY):
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())  
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(numSolverIterations=10)
 p.setTimeStep(1. / 120.)
 logId = p.startStateLogging(p.STATE_LOGGING_PROFILE_TIMINGS, "visualShapeBench.json")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShape.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShape.py
index 9407feba3..26506ca96 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShape.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShape.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
+import pybullet_data
 
 
 def getRayFromTo(mouseX, mouseY):
@@ -36,6 +37,8 @@ def getRayFromTo(mouseX, mouseY):
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(numSolverIterations=10)
 p.setTimeStep(1. / 120.)
 logId = p.startStateLogging(p.STATE_LOGGING_PROFILE_TIMINGS, "visualShapeBench.json")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShapeArray.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShapeArray.py
index 713738eb1..6156d808c 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShapeArray.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/createVisualShapeArray.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
+import pybullet_data
 
 
 def getRayFromTo(mouseX, mouseY):
@@ -35,6 +36,8 @@ def getRayFromTo(mouseX, mouseY):
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())  
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(numSolverIterations=10)
 p.setTimeStep(1. / 120.)
 logId = p.startStateLogging(p.STATE_LOGGING_PROFILE_TIMINGS, "visualShapeBench.json")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/debugDrawItems.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/debugDrawItems.py
index 0aac654bc..3b2137445 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/debugDrawItems.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/debugDrawItems.py
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())  
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 kuka = p.loadURDF("kuka_iiwa/model.urdf")
 p.addUserDebugText("tip", [0, 0, 0.1],
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_anchor.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_anchor.py
index 666334628..1c01ed6d4 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_anchor.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_anchor.py
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@ import pybullet as p
 from time import sleep
 
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
+import pybullet_data
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.resetSimulation(p.RESET_USE_DEFORMABLE_WORLD)
 
 gravZ=-10
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_ball.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_ball.py
index 279737fa4..ffda4e6b7 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_ball.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_ball.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 from time import sleep
+import pybullet_data
 
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 p.resetSimulation(p.RESET_USE_DEFORMABLE_WORLD)
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_torus.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_torus.py
index eedc1ea83..2801944d8 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_torus.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/deformable_torus.py
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 import pybullet as p
 from time import sleep
+import pybullet_data
 
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 p.resetSimulation(p.RESET_USE_DEFORMABLE_WORLD)
 
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/eglRenderTest.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/eglRenderTest.py
index 13dbf2091..916467c2d 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/eglRenderTest.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/eglRenderTest.py
@@ -2,9 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import pkgutil
 egl = pkgutil.get_loader('eglRenderer')
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.DIRECT)
-
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 plugin = p.loadPlugin(egl.get_filename(), "_eglRendererPlugin")
 print("plugin=", plugin)
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/experimentalCcdSphereRadius.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/experimentalCcdSphereRadius.py
index 6f3604b1b..ca7dd664a 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/experimentalCcdSphereRadius.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/experimentalCcdSphereRadius.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(allowedCcdPenetration=0.0)
 
 terrain_mass = 0
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/externalTorqueControlledSphere.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/externalTorqueControlledSphere.py
index 45b2cfe70..544811667 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/externalTorqueControlledSphere.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/externalTorqueControlledSphere.py
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import pybullet_data
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadSDF("stadium.sdf")
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 objects = p.loadMJCF("mjcf/sphere.xml")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/fileIOPlugin.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/fileIOPlugin.py
index d4a9ce606..9b3c2b546 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/fileIOPlugin.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/fileIOPlugin.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 fileIO = p.loadPlugin("fileIOPlugin")
 if (fileIO >= 0):
   #we can have a zipfile (pickup.zip) inside a zipfile (pickup2.zip)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/forcetorquesensor.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/forcetorquesensor.py
index 5293ab1e1..5b7e3987e 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/forcetorquesensor.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/forcetorquesensor.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
-p.connect(p.DIRECT)
+import pybullet_data
+
+p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 hinge = p.loadURDF("hinge.urdf")
 print("mass of linkA = 1kg, linkB = 1kg, total mass = 2kg")
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/frictionCone.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/frictionCone.py
index f12a6abd3..b5d60ecfb 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/frictionCone.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/frictionCone.py
@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 useMaximalCoordinates = False
 
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/getAABB.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/getAABB.py
index b80a6fe6d..a94e581f0 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/getAABB.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/getAABB.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
 draw = 1
 printtext = 0
 
@@ -6,6 +7,8 @@ if (draw):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 else:
   p.connect(p.DIRECT)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 r2d2 = p.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf")
 
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/getCameraImageTest.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/getCameraImageTest.py
index c68888577..ceae99566 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/getCameraImageTest.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/getCameraImageTest.py
@@ -2,10 +2,12 @@ import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
 import numpy as np
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 direct = p.connect(p.GUI)  #, options="--window_backend=2 --render_device=0")
 #egl = p.loadPlugin("eglRendererPlugin")
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF('plane.urdf')
 p.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf", [0, 0, 1])
 p.loadURDF('cube_small.urdf', basePosition=[0.0, 0.0, 0.025])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/getClosestPoints.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/getClosestPoints.py
index c8db4dfb0..55311f58d 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/getClosestPoints.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/getClosestPoints.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 useCollisionShapeQuery = True
 p.configureDebugVisualizer(p.COV_ENABLE_GUI, 0)
 geom = p.createCollisionShape(p.GEOM_SPHERE, radius=0.1)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/getTextureUid.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/getTextureUid.py
index e8fbe1462..f4a31b2f0 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/getTextureUid.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/getTextureUid.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 plane = p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 visualData = p.getVisualShapeData(plane, p.VISUAL_SHAPE_DATA_TEXTURE_UNIQUE_IDS)
 print(visualData)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcClient.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcClient.py
index e28e1112a..98b2ba853 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcClient.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcClient.py
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 usePort = True
 
@@ -13,5 +15,7 @@ if (id < 0):
   exit(0)
 
 print("Connected to GRPC")
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 r2d2 = p.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf")
 print("numJoints = ", p.getNumJoints(r2d2))
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcServer.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcServer.py
index 7b4e62485..24385706e 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcServer.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/grpcServer.py
@@ -4,7 +4,10 @@ import time
 useDirect = False
 usePort = True
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 id = p.loadPlugin("grpcPlugin")
 #dynamically loading the plugin
 #id = p.loadPlugin("E:/develop/bullet3/bin/pybullet_grpcPlugin_vs2010_x64_debug.dll", postFix="_grpcPlugin")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/hand.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/hand.py
index 5f1b0793a..165a9c193 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/hand.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/hand.py
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@
 import serial
 import time
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 #first try to connect to shared memory (VR), if it fails use local GUI
 c = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
@@ -15,6 +17,8 @@ print(c)
 if (c < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())  
+
 #load the MuJoCo MJCF hand
 objects = p.loadMJCF("MPL/MPL.xml")
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/hello_pybullet.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/hello_pybullet.py
index 389f2dc67..fdca83cce 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/hello_pybullet.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/hello_pybullet.py
@@ -1,8 +1,12 @@
 import pybullet as p
 from time import sleep
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 planeId = p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 cubeStartPos = [0, 0, 1]
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoidMotionCapture.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoidMotionCapture.py
index f810f533e..ac0afda48 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoidMotionCapture.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoidMotionCapture.py
@@ -1,12 +1,15 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import json
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 useGUI = True
 if useGUI:
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 else:
   p.connect(p.DIRECT)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 useZUp = False
 useYUp = not useZUp
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_benchmark.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_benchmark.py
index c063f9006..6666f2c03 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_benchmark.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_benchmark.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.DIRECT)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(numSolverIterations=5)
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(fixedTimeStep=1. / 240.)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_knee_position_control.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_knee_position_control.py
index f43a7cb1e..17188c6d2 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_knee_position_control.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_knee_position_control.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
+
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
@@ -11,6 +14,8 @@ useRealTime = 0
 
 p.setRealTimeSimulation(useRealTime)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 
 p.loadSDF("stadium.sdf")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_manual_control.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_manual_control.py
index e6170f43a..891cfab6a 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_manual_control.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/humanoid_manual_control.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 obUids = p.loadMJCF("mjcf/humanoid.xml")
 humanoid = obUids[1]
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/ik_end_effector_orientation.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/ik_end_effector_orientation.py
index 5163fbad3..2c9cf3403 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/ik_end_effector_orientation.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/ik_end_effector_orientation.py
@@ -4,7 +4,10 @@ import math
 from datetime import datetime
 from time import sleep
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -0.3])
 kukaId = p.loadURDF("kuka_iiwa/model.urdf", [0, 0, 0])
 p.resetBasePositionAndOrientation(kukaId, [0, 0, 0], [0, 0, 0, 1])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/integrate.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/integrate.py
index a706dd00e..f711e09f9 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/integrate.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/integrate.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 cube = p.loadURDF("cube.urdf")
 frequency = 240
 timeStep = 1. / frequency
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/internalEdge.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/internalEdge.py
index fa8dbcb9b..7cd303b9f 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/internalEdge.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/internalEdge.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 if (1):
   box_collision_shape_id = p.createCollisionShape(shapeType=p.GEOM_BOX,
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics.py
index 11ec4ed4f..bf198ff32 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics.py
@@ -2,12 +2,15 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
 from datetime import datetime
+import pybullet_data
 
 clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (clid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
   #p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY_GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -0.3])
 kukaId = p.loadURDF("kuka_iiwa/model.urdf", [0, 0, 0])
 p.resetBasePositionAndOrientation(kukaId, [0, 0, 0], [0, 0, 0, 1])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_husky_kuka.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_husky_kuka.py
index 7b3bb793d..256d57ae6 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_husky_kuka.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_husky_kuka.py
@@ -3,8 +3,11 @@ import time
 import math
 from datetime import datetime
 from datetime import datetime
+import pybullet_data
 
 clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 if (clid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -0.3])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_pole.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_pole.py
index fec0dbaf6..653581a0e 100755
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_pole.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/inverse_kinematics_pole.py
@@ -2,10 +2,13 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
 from datetime import datetime
+import pybullet_data
 
 clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (clid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -1.3])
 p.configureDebugVisualizer(p.COV_ENABLE_RENDERING, 0)
 sawyerId = p.loadURDF("pole.urdf", [0, 0, 0])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/jacobian.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/jacobian.py
index 3cdb4752e..4a7e9725c 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/jacobian.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/jacobian.py
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 
 def getJointStates(robot):
@@ -51,6 +53,8 @@ clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (clid < 0):
   p.connect(p.DIRECT)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 time_step = 0.001
 gravity_constant = -9.81
 p.resetSimulation()
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionAndMotor.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionAndMotor.py
index 028fac915..404adf63e 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionAndMotor.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionAndMotor.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 door = p.loadURDF("door.urdf")
 
 #linear/angular damping for base and all children=0
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionDamping.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionDamping.py
index a69c021d8..b1d7bfded 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionDamping.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/jointFrictionDamping.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -0.25])
 minitaur = p.loadURDF("quadruped/minitaur_single_motor.urdf", useFixedBase=True)
 print(p.getNumJoints(minitaur))
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_grasp_block_playback.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_grasp_block_playback.py
index 1d0fbeb8c..1aa3f755d 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_grasp_block_playback.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_grasp_block_playback.py
@@ -43,7 +43,10 @@ def readLogFile(filename, verbose=True):
 
 
 #clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadSDF("kuka_iiwa/kuka_with_gripper.sdf")
 p.loadURDF("tray/tray.urdf", [0, 0, 0])
 p.loadURDF("block.urdf", [0, 0, 2])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube.py
index 49573ea83..e06fd1487 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube.py
@@ -4,7 +4,10 @@ import math
 from datetime import datetime
 
 #clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -0.3], useFixedBase=True)
 kukaId = p.loadURDF("kuka_iiwa/model.urdf", [0, 0, 0], useFixedBase=True)
 p.resetBasePositionAndOrientation(kukaId, [0, 0, 0], [0, 0, 0, 1])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube_playback.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube_playback.py
index 1a79b42d1..0345b0531 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube_playback.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/kuka_with_cube_playback.py
@@ -52,7 +52,10 @@ def readLogFile(filename, verbose=True):
 
 
 #clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -0.3])
 p.loadURDF("kuka_iiwa/model.urdf", [0, 0, 1])
 p.loadURDF("cube.urdf", [2, 2, 5])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/load_soft_body.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/load_soft_body.py
index 3c55ca2e6..04cccfecc 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/load_soft_body.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/load_soft_body.py
@@ -1,7 +1,11 @@
 import pybullet as p
 from time import sleep
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 planeId = p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0,0,-2])
 boxId = p.loadURDF("cube.urdf", [0,3,2],useMaximalCoordinates = True)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/loadingBench.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/loadingBench.py
index fcd886df5..672adbedc 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/loadingBench.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/loadingBench.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 p.resetSimulation()
 timinglog = p.startStateLogging(p.STATE_LOGGING_PROFILE_TIMINGS, "loadingBenchVR.json")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/logMinitaur.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/logMinitaur.py
index 8338862f7..c8418b9ec 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/logMinitaur.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/logMinitaur.py
@@ -1,7 +1,12 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
+
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 
 quadruped = p.loadURDF("quadruped/quadruped.urdf")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/manyspheres.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/manyspheres.py
index 55af537a8..4c6e5197c 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/manyspheres.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/manyspheres.py
@@ -1,10 +1,13 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 conid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (conid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setInternalSimFlags(0)
 p.resetSimulation()
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/mimicJointConstraint.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/mimicJointConstraint.py
index e6c42d6a2..7a54f5c10 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/mimicJointConstraint.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/mimicJointConstraint.py
@@ -3,7 +3,10 @@
 
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", 0, 0, -2)
 wheelA = p.loadURDF("differential/diff_ring.urdf", [0, 0, 0])
 for i in range(p.getNumJoints(wheelA)):
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/minitaur_test.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/minitaur_test.py
index 37c2ff37b..6658e204b 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/minitaur_test.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/minitaur_test.py
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@ from minitaur_evaluate import *
 import time
 import math
 import numpy as np
+import pybullet_data
+
+
 
 
 def main(unused_args):
@@ -16,7 +19,7 @@ def main(unused_args):
   c = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
   if (c < 0):
     c = p.connect(p.GUI)
-
+  p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
   params = [
       0.1903581461951056, 0.0006732219568880068, 0.05018085615283363, 3.219916795483583,
       6.2406418167980595, 4.189869754607539
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/motorMaxVelocity.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/motorMaxVelocity.py
index 315e30d90..95a0c1e39 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/motorMaxVelocity.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/motorMaxVelocity.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 cartpole = p.loadURDF("cartpole.urdf")
 p.setRealTimeSimulation(1)
 p.setJointMotorControl2(cartpole,
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/otherPhysicsEngine.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/otherPhysicsEngine.py
index e12bb45d4..59e0f18d1 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/otherPhysicsEngine.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/otherPhysicsEngine.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import pybullet as p
 import pybullet_data as pd
 import time
 import math
+import pybullet_data
 
 usePhysX = True
 useMaximalCoordinates = True
@@ -11,6 +12,7 @@ if usePhysX:
 else:
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(fixedTimeStep=1. / 240.,
                             numSolverIterations=4,
                             minimumSolverIslandSize=1024)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/pdControl.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/pdControl.py
index ef0718dfc..e9c902e23 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/pdControl.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/pdControl.py
@@ -6,7 +6,10 @@ from pdControllerStable import PDControllerStable
 import time
 
 useMaximalCoordinates = False
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 pole = p.loadURDF("cartpole.urdf", [0, 0, 0], useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinates)
 pole2 = p.loadURDF("cartpole.urdf", [0, 1, 0], useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinates)
 pole3 = p.loadURDF("cartpole.urdf", [0, 2, 0], useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinates)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/pointCloudFromCameraImage.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/pointCloudFromCameraImage.py
index e7aa33fad..a156090f8 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/pointCloudFromCameraImage.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/pointCloudFromCameraImage.py
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import math
 import numpy as np
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 plane = p.loadURDF("plane100.urdf")
 cube = p.loadURDF("cube.urdf", [0, 0, 1])
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/profileTiming.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/profileTiming.py
index 0904a8f52..96c25b300 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/profileTiming.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/profileTiming.py
@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 #you can visualize the timings using Google Chrome, visit about://tracing 
 #and load the json file
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 t = time.time() + 3.1
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/projective_texture.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/projective_texture.py
index 1f38eb000..6116c59b0 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/projective_texture.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/projective_texture.py
@@ -2,9 +2,11 @@ import pybullet as p
 from time import sleep
 import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
 import numpy as np
+import pybullet_data
 
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setGravity(0, 0, 0)
 bearStartPos1 = [-3.3, 0, 0]
 bearStartOrientation1 = p.getQuaternionFromEuler([0, 0, 0])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped.py
index 6d72abb86..356bb777f 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
+import pybullet_data
+
+
 
 
 def drawInertiaBox(parentUid, parentLinkIndex, color):
@@ -128,6 +131,7 @@ if (physId < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 #p.resetSimulation()
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 angle = 0  # pick in range 0..0.2 radians
 orn = p.getQuaternionFromEuler([0, angle, 0])
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, 0], orn)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_playback.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_playback.py
index 544009745..626f29a5f 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_playback.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_playback.py
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import sys
 import os, fnmatch
 import argparse
 from time import sleep
+import pybullet_data
 
 
 def readLogFile(filename, verbose=True):
@@ -56,6 +57,7 @@ def readLogFile(filename, verbose=True):
 
 clid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 log = readLogFile("LOG00076.TXT")
 
 recordNum = len(log)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_setup_playback.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_setup_playback.py
index 5db18cb07..f71ff4f19 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_setup_playback.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/quadruped_setup_playback.py
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 objects = [
     p.loadURDF("plane.urdf", 0.000000, 0.000000, -.300000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 1.000000)
 ]
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/racecar_differential.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/racecar_differential.py
index 1967f3277..abd2b904f 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/racecar_differential.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/racecar_differential.py
@@ -1,10 +1,13 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.resetSimulation()
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 useRealTimeSim = 1
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/renderPlugin.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/renderPlugin.py
index 1f7a1ebfb..111aef5b3 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/renderPlugin.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/renderPlugin.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 plugin = p.loadPlugin("d:/develop/bullet3/bin/pybullet_testplugin_vs2010_x64_debug.dll",
                       "_testPlugin")
 print("plugin=", plugin)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/rendertest.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/rendertest.py
index 6e3d14b89..e3fcd2fca 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/rendertest.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/rendertest.py
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ import subprocess
 import numpy as np
 import pybullet
 from multiprocessing import Process
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 camTargetPos = [0, 0, 0]
 cameraUp = [0, 0, 1]
@@ -41,6 +43,7 @@ class BulletSim():
 
     print(self.connection_mode, optionstring, *self.argv)
     cid = pybullet.connect(self.connection_mode, options=optionstring, *self.argv)
+    pybullet.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
     if cid < 0:
       raise ValueError
     print("connected")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/reset_dynamic_info.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/reset_dynamic_info.py
index 1092496f8..d42aa558f 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/reset_dynamic_info.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/reset_dynamic_info.py
@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import math
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 planeId = p.loadURDF(fileName="plane.urdf", baseOrientation=[0.25882, 0, 0, 0.96593])
 p.loadURDF(fileName="cube.urdf", basePosition=[0, 0, 2])
 cubeId = p.loadURDF(fileName="cube.urdf", baseOrientation=[0, 0, 0, 1], basePosition=[0, 0, 4])
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/restitution.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/restitution.py
index dc169fe48..5e84b3b61 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/restitution.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/restitution.py
@@ -3,10 +3,13 @@
 
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   cid = p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 restitutionId = p.addUserDebugParameter("restitution", 0, 1, 1)
 restitutionVelocityThresholdId = p.addUserDebugParameter("res. vel. threshold", 0, 3, 0.2)
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/robotcontrol.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/robotcontrol.py
index 7633baf18..9bc917c30 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/robotcontrol.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/robotcontrol.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
-p.connect(p.GUI)  #or p.SHARED_MEMORY or p.DIRECT
+import pybullet_data
+
+p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/rollPitchYaw.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/rollPitchYaw.py
index 5ab2793ae..e5dac10ba 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/rollPitchYaw.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/rollPitchYaw.py
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 q = p.loadURDF("quadruped/quadruped.urdf", useFixedBase=True)
 rollId = p.addUserDebugParameter("roll", -1.5, 1.5, 0)
 pitchId = p.addUserDebugParameter("pitch", -1.5, 1.5, 0)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/rotationalFriction.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/rotationalFriction.py
index f38cba38c..b8f524cb2 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/rotationalFriction.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/rotationalFriction.py
@@ -3,7 +3,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import pybullet_data as pd
 useMaximalCoordinatesA = True
 useMaximalCoordinatesB = True
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pd.getDataPath())
 cube=p.loadURDF("cube_rotate.urdf",useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinatesA)
 p.loadURDF("sphere2.urdf",[0,0,2],useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinatesB)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/satCollision.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/satCollision.py
index c1da8d1b4..af68e143f 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/satCollision.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/satCollision.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(enableSAT=1)
 p.loadURDF("cube_concave.urdf", [0, 0, -25],
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/saveRestoreState.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/saveRestoreState.py
index 7bce8313f..f9e12d4a6 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/saveRestoreState.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/saveRestoreState.py
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import math, time
 import difflib, sys
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 numSteps = 500
 numSteps2 = 30
@@ -8,6 +10,7 @@ p.connect(p.GUI, options="--width=1024 --height=768")
 numObjects = 50
 verbose = 0
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 logId = p.startStateLogging(p.STATE_LOGGING_PROFILE_TIMINGS, "saveRestoreTimings.log")
 
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/saveWorld.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/saveWorld.py
index f6f6278ed..e4026770f 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/saveWorld.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/saveWorld.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 timestr = time.strftime("%Y%m%d-%H%M%S")
 filename = "saveWorld" + timestr + ".py"
 p.saveWorld(filename)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/sceneAabb.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/sceneAabb.py
index aa11ff288..260fa4f64 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/sceneAabb.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/sceneAabb.py
@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import numpy as np
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 p.loadURDF("sphere2.urdf",[0,0,2])
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/segmask_linkindex.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/segmask_linkindex.py
index a32fb037f..6733ce3e1 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/segmask_linkindex.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/segmask_linkindex.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 r2d2 = p.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf", [0, 0, 1])
 for l in range(p.getNumJoints(r2d2)):
   print(p.getJointInfo(r2d2, l))
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/shiftCenterOfMass.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/shiftCenterOfMass.py
index c0a3f1911..95a507d91 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/shiftCenterOfMass.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/shiftCenterOfMass.py
@@ -2,8 +2,11 @@ import pybullet as p
 import time
 import pybullet_data
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/signedDistanceField.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/signedDistanceField.py
index c3aac70f9..e1f94fc00 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/signedDistanceField.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/signedDistanceField.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import pybullet
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("toys/concave_box.urdf")
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 for i in range(10):
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/sleeping.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/sleeping.py
index e9ca7f404..fa4ef72c1 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/sleeping.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/sleeping.py
@@ -4,7 +4,10 @@ useMaximalCoordinates = False
 
 flags = p.URDF_ENABLE_SLEEPING
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.configureDebugVisualizer(p.COV_ENABLE_RENDERING, 0)
 
 p.loadURDF("plane100.urdf", flags=flags, useMaximalCoordinates=useMaximalCoordinates)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/snake.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/snake.py
index 1384a3f53..d70a50e0a 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/snake.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/snake.py
@@ -4,8 +4,10 @@ import math
 
 # This simple snake logic is from some 15 year old Havok C++ demo
 # Thanks to Michael Ewert!
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 plane = p.createCollisionShape(p.GEOM_PLANE)
 
 p.createMultiBody(0, plane)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/switchConstraintSolver.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/switchConstraintSolver.py
index 1c44391f7..b526789cc 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/switchConstraintSolver.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/switchConstraintSolver.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 #p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(constraintSolverType=p.CONSTRAINT_SOLVER_LCP_PGS, globalCFM = 0.0001)
 p.setPhysicsEngineParameter(constraintSolverType=p.CONSTRAINT_SOLVER_LCP_DANTZIG,
                             globalCFM=0.000001)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/testPlugin.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/testPlugin.py
index c3abe25ff..ed1715c23 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/testPlugin.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/testPlugin.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 plugin = p.loadPlugin("D:/develop/bullet3/bin/pybullet_testplugin_vs2010_x64_debug.dll",
                       "_testPlugin")
 print("plugin=", plugin)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/test_inertia.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/test_inertia.py
index a290f3bac..d30827db7 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/test_inertia.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/test_inertia.py
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 import pybullet as p
 from time import sleep
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 physicsClient = p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 useDeformable = True
 if useDeformable:
 	p.resetSimulation(p.RESET_USE_DEFORMABLE_WORLD)
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender.py
index 0332f2a6c..cbcda6e5b 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender.py
@@ -11,9 +11,12 @@ img = [[1, 2, 3] * 50] * 100  #np.random.rand(200, 320)
 #img = [tandard_normal((50,100))
 image = plt.imshow(img, interpolation='none', animated=True, label="blah")
 ax = plt.gca()
+import pybullet_data
 
 pybullet.connect(pybullet.DIRECT)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 #pybullet.loadPlugin("eglRendererPlugin")
 pybullet.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -1])
 pybullet.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_egl.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_egl.py
index 3c9727b1a..6aca0eca8 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_egl.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_egl.py
@@ -17,9 +17,13 @@ img = np.random.rand(200, 320)
 #img = [tandard_normal((50,100))
 image = plt.imshow(img, interpolation='none', animated=True, label="blah")
 ax = plt.gca()
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 pybullet.connect(pybullet.DIRECT)
 
+pybullet.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 egl = pkgutil.get_loader('eglRenderer')
 if (egl):
   pybullet.loadPlugin(egl.get_filename(), "_eglRendererPlugin")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_np.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_np.py
index d32edd09e..2c313a457 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_np.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/testrender_np.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import numpy as np
 import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
 import pybullet
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 plt.ion()
 
@@ -16,6 +17,8 @@ ax = plt.gca()
 
 #pybullet.connect(pybullet.GUI)
 pybullet.connect(pybullet.DIRECT)
+
+pybullet.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 pybullet.loadURDF("plane.urdf", [0, 0, -1])
 pybullet.loadURDF("r2d2.urdf")
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/transparent.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/transparent.py
index 92a95d44a..8a4831002 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/transparent.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/transparent.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 sphereUid = p.loadURDF("sphere_transparent.urdf", [0, 0, 2])
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/urdfEditor.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/urdfEditor.py
index 0b5404318..9d29dd010 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/urdfEditor.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/urdfEditor.py
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 from pybullet_utils import urdfEditor
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 ##########################################
 org2 = p.connect(p.DIRECT)
@@ -10,6 +12,8 @@ if (org < 0):
 
 gui = p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 p.resetSimulation(physicsClientId=org)
 
 #door.urdf, hinge.urdf, duck_vhacd.urdf, r2d2.urdf, quadruped/quadruped.urdf
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vhacd.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vhacd.py
index 544590d98..8b4bcf77d 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vhacd.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vhacd.py
@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@ import pybullet as p
 import pybullet_data as pd
 import os
 
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.DIRECT)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 name_in = os.path.join(pd.getDataPath(), "duck.obj")
 name_out = "duck_vhacd.obj"
 name_log = "log.txt"
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/video_sync_mp4.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/video_sync_mp4.py
index ba8956bec..3859de538 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/video_sync_mp4.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/video_sync_mp4.py
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 #by default, PyBullet runs at 240Hz
 p.connect(p.GUI, options="--mp4=\"test.mp4\" --mp4fps=240")
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.configureDebugVisualizer(p.COV_ENABLE_SINGLE_STEP_RENDERING,1)
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrEvent.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrEvent.py
index 562b37cc0..068b02552 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrEvent.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrEvent.py
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 # Line width can be changed
 
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
 
 CONTROLLER_ID = 0
 POSITION = 1
@@ -13,11 +14,14 @@ BUTTONS = 6
 ANALOG_AXIS = 8
 
 #assume that the VR physics server is already started before
+
 c = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 print(c)
 if (c < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 p.setInternalSimFlags(0)  #don't load default robot assets etc
 p.resetSimulation()
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kitchen_setup_vrSyncPython.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kitchen_setup_vrSyncPython.py
index a977a6df3..5ceb11079 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kitchen_setup_vrSyncPython.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kitchen_setup_vrSyncPython.py
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
+
 #p.connect(p.UDP,"192.168.86.100")
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
@@ -7,6 +9,8 @@ if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.resetSimulation()
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 meshScale = [.1, .1, .01]
 shift = [0, 0, 0]
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_control.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_control.py
index 14e67e276..203c9958c 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_control.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_control.py
@@ -3,9 +3,13 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import math
 # import numpy as np
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 kuka = 3
 kuka_gripper = 7
 POSITION = 1
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_pr2_move.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_pr2_move.py
index 1af2bd265..c671097ba 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_pr2_move.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_pr2_move.py
@@ -1,8 +1,12 @@
 #python script with hardcoded values, assumes that you run the vr_kuka_setup.py first
 
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
+
 pr2_gripper = 2
 pr2_cid = 1
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup.py
index f6a90bbf7..da9a795c7 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup.py
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 #p.connect(p.UDP,"192.168.86.100")
+import pybullet_data
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.resetSimulation()
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPlugin.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPlugin.py
index 17b6637d8..2d3ebaf0b 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPlugin.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPlugin.py
@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 #p.connect(p.UDP,"192.168.86.100")
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.resetSimulation()
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 #disable rendering during loading makes it much faster
 p.configureDebugVisualizer(p.COV_ENABLE_RENDERING, 0)
 objects = [
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPython.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPython.py
index 989df74d2..ef9ac0dae 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPython.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_kuka_setup_vrSyncPython.py
@@ -1,11 +1,14 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
 #p.connect(p.UDP,"192.168.86.100")
+import pybullet_data
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.resetSimulation()
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 #disable rendering during loading makes it much faster
 p.configureDebugVisualizer(p.COV_ENABLE_RENDERING, 0)
 objects = [
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_racecar_differential.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_racecar_differential.py
index c664967f0..6a8a64545 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_racecar_differential.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vr_racecar_differential.py
@@ -4,11 +4,13 @@ CONTROLLER_ID = 0
 POSITION = 1
 ORIENTATION = 2
 BUTTONS = 6
+import pybullet_data
 
 cid = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (cid < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.resetSimulation()
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 useRealTimeSim = 1
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand.py
index 298957e71..3fc0981f3 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand.py
@@ -8,12 +8,15 @@
 import serial
 import time
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
 
 #first try to connect to shared memory (VR), if it fails use local GUI
 c = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (c < 0):
   c = p.connect(p.GUI)
 #p.resetSimulation()
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 print(c)
 if (c < 0):
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand_vive_tracker.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand_vive_tracker.py
index 9fc3c3988..de382d7f9 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand_vive_tracker.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrhand_vive_tracker.py
@@ -8,12 +8,14 @@
 import serial
 import time
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
 
 #first try to connect to shared memory (VR), if it fails use local GUI
 c = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (c < 0):
   c = p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setInternalSimFlags(0)  #don't load default robot assets etc
 p.resetSimulation()
 
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrminitaur.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrminitaur.py
index 4039c80d5..7966900e8 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrminitaur.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrminitaur.py
@@ -2,12 +2,16 @@
 
 import time
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 #first try to connect to shared memory (VR), if it fails use local GUI
 c = p.connect(p.SHARED_MEMORY)
 if (c < 0):
   c = p.connect(p.GUI)
 p.resetSimulation()
+
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setGravity(0, 0, 0)
 print(c)
 if (c < 0):
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrtracker.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrtracker.py
index 500e36947..745caffeb 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/vrtracker.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/vrtracker.py
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
 # Line width can be changed
 
 import pybullet as p
+import pybullet_data
+
 
 CONTROLLER_ID = 0
 POSITION = 1
@@ -16,6 +18,7 @@ print(c)
 if (c < 0):
   p.connect(p.GUI)
 
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.setInternalSimFlags(0)  #don't load default robot assets etc
 p.resetSimulation()
 p.loadURDF("plane.urdf")
diff --git a/examples/pybullet/examples/widows.py b/examples/pybullet/examples/widows.py
index 9ecc5d256..226c7f6b5 100644
--- a/examples/pybullet/examples/widows.py
+++ b/examples/pybullet/examples/widows.py
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 import pybullet as p
 import time
+import pybullet_data
 
 p.connect(p.GUI)
+p.setAdditionalSearchPath(pybullet_data.getDataPath())
 p.loadURDF("table/table.urdf", 0.5000000, 0.00000, -.820000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.0, 1.0)
 p.setGravity(0, 0, -10)
 arm = p.loadURDF("widowx/widowx.urdf", useFixedBase=True)