Changing the color of a block while the simulation runs

Did you ever wanted to see the color of a block changing while a simulation is running?

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This submission contains a level 2 M-file s-function that changes the background color of a block while the simulation runs.
In the block dialog box, specify which block you want to be affected. Look at the M-code to change the logic of color switching to fit your application.

Cite As

Guy Rouleau (2026). Changing the color of a block while the simulation runs (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/23127-changing-the-color-of-a-block-while-the-simulation-runs), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.1

Updated license

1.1.0.0

Modified to automatically change the color of the block connected to the output port. Added a parameter to set the value at which the color switches

1.0.0.0