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Similar to what has happened with the wishlist threads (#1 #2 #3 #4 #5), the "what frustrates you about MATLAB" thread has become very large. This makes navigation difficult and increases page load times.
So here is the follow-up page.
What should you post where?
Next Gen threads (#1): features that would break compatibility with previous versions, but would be nice to have
@anyone posting a new thread when the last one gets too large (about 50 answers seems a reasonable limit per thread), please update this list in all last threads. (if you don't have editing privileges, just post a comment asking someone to do the edit)
Our exportgraphics and copygraphics functions now offer direct and intuitive control over the size, padding, and aspect ratio of your exported figures.
- Specify Output Size: Use the new Width, Height, and Units name-value pairs
- Control Padding: Easily adjust the space around your axes using the Padding argument, or set it to to match the onscreen appearance.
- Preserve Aspect Ratio: Use PreserveAspectRatio='on' to maintain the original plot proportions when specifying a fixed size.
- SVG Export: The exportgraphics function now supports exporting to the SVG file format.
Check out the full article on the Graphics and App Building blog for examples and details: Advanced Control of Size and Layout of Exported Graphics
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Hello everyone,
My name is heavnely, studying Aerospace Enginerring in IIT Kharagpur. I'm trying to meet people that can help to explore about things in control systems, drones, UAV, Reseearch. I have started wrting papers an year ago and hopefully it is going fine. I hope someone would reply to reply to this messege.
Thank you so much for anyone who read my messege.
Are there parts of MATLAB that could disappear as far as you were concerned, things you don't need or which were "bad ideas" or which cause more trouble than they are worth in your experience?
One suggestion per answer please, so we can see how other people feel about the same matters.
Hi Everyone,
Require some guidance and pointers on model ee_pmlsm_drive please.
Its regarding a PMSM linear machine model, with a cascade (position and speed) outer loop and a current controller inner loop (Id and Iq currents).
The current Simulink model uses a low voltage DC supply (48v) and uses a step input to the system. My system uses a HV source (400v) and the input is sinusoidal position, with an operating frequency range of 0 to 20hz.
I have used the original model, re-created my own (to learn Simulink/Simscape) with a HV battery source (400v) and used machine parameters that match the application (peer reviewed publication).
As my power electronics background is limited, my background is mechanical, i am unable to tune the inner and outer loops, and am unsure in what order to tune. My project is to use the linear PMSM to drive (motoring) a linear piston for combustion and also use the linear piston to drive the PMSM (generating).
Using the built in PID tuner for the outer speed and position loops i am encountering an error (plant cannot be linearised). I am using a simple 1 hz sine wave to simulate the reference position set-point. With all PID values set to default i have no dq currents, however i have idq ref from the outer velocity controller loop.
Any help with resources and guidance as to how to tune the loops for my updated parameters on this model would be great.
Title: Looking for Internship Guidance as a Beginner MATLAB/Simulink Learner
Hello everyone,
I’m a Computer Science undergraduate currently building a strong foundation in MATLAB and Simulink. I’m still at a beginner level, but I’m actively learning every day and can work confidently once I understand the concepts. Right now I’m focusing on MATLAB modeling, physics simulation, and basic control systems so that I can contribute effectively to my current project.
I’m part of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) team preparing for the Singapore AUV Challenge (SAUVC). My role is in physics simulation, controls, and navigation, and MATLAB/Simulink plays a major role in that pipeline. I enjoy physics and mathematics deeply, which makes learning modeling and simulation very exciting for me.
On the coding side, I practice competitive programming regularly—
• Codeforces rating: ~1200
• LeetCode rating: ~1500
So I'm comfortable with logic-building and problem solving. What I’m looking for:
I want to know how a beginner like me can start applying for internships related to MATLAB, Simulink, modeling, simulation, or any engineering team where MATLAB is widely used (including companies outside MathWorks).
I would really appreciate advice from the community on:
- What skills should I strengthen first?
- Which MATLAB/Simulink toolboxes are most important for beginners aiming toward simulation/control roles?
- What small projects or portfolio examples should I build to improve my profile?
- What is the best roadmap to eventually become a good candidate for internships in this area?
Any guidance, resources, or suggestions would be extremely helpful for me.
Thank you in advance to everyone who shares their experience!
Parallel Computing Onramp is here! This free, one-hour self-paced course teaches the basics of running MATLAB code in parallel using multiple CPU cores, helping users speed up their code and write code that handles information efficiently.
Remember, Onramps are free for everyone - give the new course a try if you're curious. Let us know what you think of it by replying below.
I am excited to join this community to learn the more particularly the Matlab/Simulink
I'm developing a comprehensive MATLAB programming course and seeking passionate co-trainers to collaborate!
Why MATLAB Matters:Many people underestimate MATLAB's significance in:
- Communication systems
- Signal processing
- Mathematical modeling
- Engineering applications
- Scientific computing
Course Structure:
- Foundation Module: MATLAB basics and fundamentals
- Image Processing: Practical applications and techniques
- Signal Processing: Analysis and implementation
- Machine Learning: ML algorithms using MATLAB
- Hands-on Learning: Projects, assignments.
What I'm Looking For:
- Enthusiastic educators willing to share knowledge
- Experience in any MATLAB application area
- Commitment to collaborative teaching
Interested in joining as a co-trainer? Please comment below or reach out directly!
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In our large open-source MATLAB Central community, there are many long-term excellent user groups. I really want to know why you have been using MATLAB for a long time, and what are its absolute advantages?
I have been using MATLAB for a long time, and there are several reasons for that:
- Fast ramp-up in unfamiliar domains: When I explore an unfamiliar application area or a new topic, MATLAB helps me quickly locate the canonical methods and example workflows. Its comprehensive, professional documentation — along with the related-topic links typically provided at the end of each page — makes it easy to get started intuitively and saves a lot of time that would otherwise be spent hunting for foundational knowledge across the web.
- A relatively cutting-edge yet reliable technical path: MATLAB’s many toolboxes evolve with the field. While updates aren’t always absolutely bleeding-edge, they generally offer approaches that balance modernity and proven reliability. This reduces the risk of wasting time on obscure or unstable algorithms and helps me follow a pragmatic, well-tested technical direction.
- Strong community and technical support: When I encounter a problem I first post on forums like MATLAB Answers and thoroughly investigate the issue myself. If I find a solution, I publish it to contribute back — which deepens my own understanding and helps others. If I can’t solve it alone, experienced community members often respond within hours. As a last resort, MathWorks’ official support is available and typically conducts an in-depth investigation into specific cases to help resolve the issue.
- ......
Also, most individuals have limited time and technical bandwidth, diving deeply into a single, narrow area can be hard to pull back from unless you are committed to that specific direction. For cutting‑edge, highly specialized research it’s often necessary to combine MATLAB with other languages (e.g., Python, C/C++) to go further.
I recently published this blog post about resources to help people learn MATLAB https://blogs.mathworks.com/matlab/2025/09/11/learning-matlab-in-2025/
What are your favourite MATLAB learning resources?
Share your learning starting trouble experience of Matlab.. Looking forward for more answers..
Helllo all
I write The MATLAB Blog and have covered various enhancements to MATLAB's ODE capabilities over the last couple of years. Here are a few such posts
- The new solution framework for Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) in MATLAB R2023b
- Faster Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) solvers and Sensitivity Analysis of Parameters: Introducing SUNDIALS support in MATLAB
- Solving Higher-Order ODEs in MATLAB
- Function handles are faster in MATLAB R2023a (Faster function handles led to faster ode45 and friends)
- Understanding Tolerances in Ordinary Differential Equation Solvers
Everyone in this community has deeply engaged with all of these posts and given me lots of ideas for future enhancements which I've dutifully added to our internal enhancment request database.
Because I've asked for so much in this area, I was recently asked if there's anything else we should consider in the area of ODEs. Since all my best ideas come from all of you, I'm asking here....
So. If you could ask for new and improved functionality for solving ODEs with MATLAB, what would it be and (ideally) why?
Cheers,
Mike
Yesterday I had an urgent service call for MatLab tech support. The Mathworks technician on call, Ivy Ngyuen, helped fix the problem. She was very patient and I truly appreciate her efforts, which resolved the issue. Thank you.
Check out how these charts were made with polar axes in the Graphics and App Building blog's latest article "Polar plots with patches and surface".
Nine new Image Processing courses plus one new learning path are now available as part of the Online Training Suite. These courses replace the content covered in the self-paced course Image Processing with MATLAB, which sunsets in 2026.
New courses include:
- Work with Image Data Types
- Image Registration
- Edge, Circle, and Line Detection
- Manage and Process Multiple Images
The new learning path Image Segmentation and Analysis in MATLAB earns users the digital credential Image Segmentation in MATLAB and contains the following courses:
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