Integrating C Code with Simulink

Course Details

This one-day course presents multiple methods for integrating C code into Simulink^® models. Topics discussed include the C Caller and C Function blocks, Legacy Code Tool for wrapping external C functions into Simulink, and manually written C MEX S-functions. This course is intended for intermediate to advanced Simulink users.

Day 1 of 1

Code Integration Methods

Objective: Become familiar with the various code integration methods and discuss how a Simulink model interacts with user-defined blocks.

Overview of all methods of code integration
Introduction to S-functions

Transitioning from MATLAB to Simulink

Objective: Integrate MATLAB code into Simulink models.

Writing a MATLAB function in a MATLAB Function block
Converting a MATLAB function to a MATLAB Function block
MATLAB Function block coding standards

Calling External Routines

Objective: Integrate C code into a Simulink model using automated tools.

Calling an external C routine with the Legacy Code Tool
Calling an external C routine in a MATLAB Function block

Writing Wrapper S-Functions

Objective: Integrate C code into a Simulink model by manually writing C MEX S-functions.

Writing a C MEX S-function
Calling external code from a C MEX S-function
Work vectors
Inheriting input and output port dimensions
Additional macros

Code Generation Considerations

Objective: Explore the procedures and limitations for automatically generating code with Simulink Coder™.

Generating code from a MATLAB Function block
Generating code from C MEX S-functions (Legacy Code Tool)

Code Integration Methods Review

Objective: Review code integration methods and discuss the pros and cons of each.

Review of all methods of code integration
How to choose a code integration method

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites:

Simulink Fundamentals
MATLAB Fundamentals
Knowledge of C programming

Duration: 1 day

Languages: Deutsch, English, 日本語, 한국어

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