Using Models from MathWorks Simulink
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Using Models from MathWorks Simulink
Integrate MathWorks Simulink models with the Model Interface API by compiling them into supported formats for real-time targets.
You can use your model you created in MathWorks Simulink with the Model Interface API. However, first you must compile the model into one of the following formats:
- .dll
- .out
- .so
Overview of Compiling Simulink Models
The following illustration shows the typical workflow for compiling and integrating a Simulink model in a LabVIEW Model Interface Toolkit application:
Green boxes (
) indicate that you must complete the step in the MathWorks. Blue
boxes (
) indicate that you must complete the step in LabVIEW.
Use Simulink to convert your model for use on real-time targets.
Depending on your version of MathWorks Simulink, use one of the following resources to compile your model:
| Simulink Version | Resource |
|---|---|
| R2017b to R2020b | VeriStand Model Framework |
| R2020a and newer | VeriStand Model Generation Support MATLAB Addon |
Related Information
- Supported Model Types and Modeling Environments
Supported model types, compatibility considerations, and modeling environments for the LabVIEW Model Interface Toolkit.
- Considerations for Integrating Models from MathWorks Simulink
The Model Interface API identifies and categorizes elements in MathWorks Simulink models.
- Compiling a Model from MathWorks Simulink
Convert MathWorks Simulink models into compiled models compatible with the Model Interface API.