Call a Software with Matlab

Hi :) I am planning to call a simulation software with matlab and run some files which are in a folder with that software, change the setup of simulation with matlab code and save results. Is is possible? if yes how can I change setup ? Thanks a lot :) Fati

Answer 1

[ES]

If you want to run an external software, ActiveX is the best way. MATLAB makes a Component Object Model of whatever software you want to use, and its features(functions and parameters) are available as calls to APIs/CLIs. I have used it for a many external tools such as Excel, DeweSoft, CANalyzer etc..

[Iain]

 You can also use DDE methods (archaic).
 You can also use command line interface (depending on where the software comes from).
 You can also use the sim command, and get_obj/set_obj, if you are talking about simulink.

[Fatemeh Nejat]

Can you please giveme an example for each method? Thanks :)

[ES]

Can I please know What external application do you want to use?

[Iain]

 If you look at the code in xlswrite, you'll see a good example of the ActiveX method interfacing with excel. 
Command line stuff uses commands that look like:
 !dir "C:\Windows\"

I can't show you a good example of DDE methods, but the commands can be found as links from

 doc ddeinit

Answer 2

[Primoz Rome]

For DeweSoft you can use this ActiveX example available in our download center. For further questions you can also address our Developer portal.