Version 4.7 (R2007b) MATLAB® Compiler™ Release Notes

Version 4.7 (R2007b) MATLAB^® Compiler™

This table summarizes what's new in Version 4.7 (R2007b):

New features and changes introduced in this version are:

• Support Added for the Microsoft® Platform SDK

• Project Files Use Relative Paths and Can Be Shared

• Replacement of MCRInstaller.zip and BUILDMCR Functionality

• Addressing MWArrays Above the 2 GB Limit

• New Compiler Option –e

• Support for Borland Compilers Being Phased Out

• Functions Being Removed

Support Added for the Microsoft® Platform SDK

Support has been added for the Microsoft Platform SDK Compiler. See System Requirements in the MATLAB® Compiler User's Guide documentation for more details.

Project Files Use Relative Paths and Can Be Shared

Project files can now be enabled for use with other computers since project files now use relative paths. See Using Relative Paths with Project Files in the MATLAB Compiler User's Guide documentation for more details.

Replacement of MCRInstaller.zip and BUILDMCR Functionality

In past releases, you needed to include MCRInstaller.zip in your packaged application (created by running the buildmcr command). Now you must run the following files, which trigger self-extracting archives, that replace the functionality previously provided by MCRInstaller.zip. These files ship with MATLAB Compiler:

Since there is no longer a need to create MCRInstaller.zip, buildmcr is no longer supported.

Type mcr or mcrinstaller at the MATLAB command prompt for a list of all available MCR installers, compatible platforms, version numbers, and other information. In addition, typing help mcr or help mcrinstaller at the command prompt will provide further details and assistance.

See the MATLAB Compiler User's Guide documentation for more details.

Addressing MWArrays Above the 2 GB Limit

As of R2007b, you can address MWArrays above the 2 GB limit. This is enabled by defining MX_COMPAT_32_OFF in your mbuild step. This feature will be the default as of R2008a.

This feature changes how the MWArray C++ Library functions are implemented. For more details, see Addressing mwArrays Above the 2 GB Limit in the MATLAB^® Compiler™ User's Guide documentation.

New Compiler Option –e

This new mcc option suppresses the appearance of the MS-DOS command window when generating a standalone application. Use -e in place of the -m option. See -e Suppress MS-DOS Command Window in the MATLAB Compiler User's Guide documentation.

Support for Borland Compilers Being Phased Out

Borland compilers are supported in Version 7.5 (R2007b), but will not be supported in a future version of MATLAB. Please prepare and plan accordingly.

Functions Being Removed

The following functions were removed in R2007b:

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