Dashboard

R2026b

Blocks that control parameter values and display signal data during simulation, such as Display, Slider, and Lamp

Use blocks from the Dashboard library to build an intuitive and interactive interface for your model. Control blocks (such as Knob and Slider) connect to tunable parameters and let you adjust values during simulation. Display blocks (such as Gauge and Lamp) connect to signals and show their values in real time. For more information, see Control Simulations with Interactive Dashboards.

To add blocks from this library to your model, see Add Blocks to Models.

You can design dashboard blocks that look like controls and displays in your real system using the blocks in the Customizable Blocks library.

Blocks

	Callback Button	Execute MATLAB code using button
	Check Box	Select parameter or variable value
	Combo Box	Select parameter value from drop-down menu
	Dashboard Scope	Trace signals on scope display during simulation
	Display	Display signal value during simulation
	Edit	Enter new value for parameter
	Edit	Enter new value for parameter or variable during simulation in edit box with customizable appearance (Since R2026a)
	Gauge	Display signal value on circular scale
	Half Gauge	Display input value on semicircular scale
	Knob	Tune parameter value with dial
	Lamp	Display color that reflects signal value on lamp
	Linear Gauge	Display input value on linear scale
	MultiStateImage	Display image reflecting input value
	Push Button	Change parameter or variable value using button
	Quarter Gauge	Display input value on quadrant scale
	Radio Button	Select parameter value
	Rocker Switch	Toggle parameter between two values
	Rotary Switch	Switch parameter to set values on dial
	Slider	Tune parameter value with sliding scale
	Slider Switch	Toggle parameter between two values
	Toggle Switch	Toggle parameter between two values

Tools

Library Browser

Find and add blocks to model

Topics

Add Blocks to Models
Use the Library Browser and quick insert menu to insert blocks.

Related Information

Featured Examples

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