Generate Simulink model from script
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Is there a way to generate an SLX model from a Matlab script? I have a custom Simulink library and the models I want to automatically generate vary in their design and I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to script their generation. I already have a script that generates text code for an MDL format model and it works fairly well but now I'm looking to update to the SLX format and have an easier codebase for users to both develop and understand. My text generation is rather difficult because it pieces text together and is hardcoded for a specific Simulink release format. Thanks!
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Yes, there is.
You can generate a model with matlab code (both function and script) follow links:
[1]. https://blogs.mathworks.com/simulink/2010/01/21/building-models-with-matlab-code/
[2]. https://www.mathworks.com/help/simulink/ug/approach-modeling-programmatically.html
You can use the body instead. The result will be a simulink model. That just my idea and I never try before.
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Thomas Marullo
on 12 Feb 2018
Marco Gavelli
on 13 Aug 2018
Edited: Marco Gavelli
on 13 Aug 2018
1 vote
You could also give the Matsim library a try (disclaimer: I'm the developer). Matsim is a wrapper around the standard Simulink API to add:
- Automatic layout (no need to specify block positions!)
- Intuitive interface (you can "add", "subtract", "multiply", ... simulink blocks)
- Compatible with any release from R2011b onwards
- No problem saving the model to MDL or SLX
Quick sample:

4 Comments
Mohamed
on 14 Mar 2023
Hi sir, I have just seen your library, I am working on a tool that seems to your work on my end of studies project and i need your help if it is possible, Thank you in advance.
Christian Nicolás La Banca Lotter
on 31 Jul 2023
Man the Matsim API is awesome, I don't know how it is not more known.
I'm currently using it in a project I'm making
Thomas Marullo
on 14 Aug 2023
Nur Elida Mohamad Zahari
on 20 Jun 2024
hi. i have problem tu install the Matsim. it is not running properly. it there any new version of matsim?because i cant find it. thanks
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