how to run a file with extension .mlpkginstall using Matlab R2018b?

Hello, how to run a file with extension .mlpkginstall using Matlab R2018b?

Answer 1

[Ruchika]

Hi, the `.mlpkginstall` files are used for installing custom MATLAB add-ons or toolboxes. However, the process of installing add-ons has changed since then. In MATLAB R2018b, you can install add-ons using the MATLAB Add-Ons Explorer. Here's how you can do it:

1. Locate the `.mlpkginstall` File:

Make sure you have the `.mlpkginstall` file for the add-on you want to install. This file is usually provided by the developer of the add-on.

2. Open MATLAB:

Launch MATLAB R2018b on your computer.

3. Open Add-Ons Explorer:

In the MATLAB Command Window, type the following command and press Enter:

 matlab.addons.installedAddons

ans = 54×4 table
                   Name                   Version    Enabled    Identifier
    __________________________________    _______    _______    __________

    "Wireless HDL Toolbox"                "2.6"       true         "LH"   
    "Model Predictive Control Toolbox"    "8.1"       true         "MP"   
    "Signal Processing Toolbox"           "9.2"       true         "SG"   
    "Deep Learning Toolbox"               "14.6"      true         "NN"   
    "Curve Fitting Toolbox"               "3.9"       true         "CF"   
    "Audio Toolbox"                       "3.4"       true         "AU"   
    "Simulink Check"                      "6.2"       true         "VV"   
    "Navigation Toolbox"                  "2.4"       true         "NV"   
    "Wavelet Toolbox"                     "6.3"       true         "WA"   
    "MATLAB Report Generator"             "5.14"      true         "MR"   
    "Simscape Driveline"                  "3.7"       true         "LD"   
    "Simulink Design Optimization"        "3.13"      true         "SO"   
    "Simulink Coder"                      "9.9"       true         "RT"   
    "Image Processing Toolbox"            "11.7"      true         "IP"   
    "Predictive Maintenance Toolbox"      "2.7"       true         "PM"   
    "Communications Toolbox"              "8.0"       true         "CM"   

This will open the MATLAB Add-Ons Explorer, where you can manage and install add-ons.

4. Install Add-On:

In the Add-Ons Explorer, click on the "Install from File" button. Then, browse to the location of the `.mlpkginstall` file you want to install and select it.

5. Follow the Installation Steps:

MATLAB will guide you through the installation process for the add-on. This might involve reviewing the license agreement, specifying installation options, and confirming the installation.

6. Restart MATLAB:

After the installation is complete, restart MATLAB to ensure that the add-on is properly integrated.

Please note that the specific steps might slightly differ based on the add-on and the MATLAB version. The Add-Ons Explorer is a convenient way to manage and install add-ons, and it provides a user-friendly interface for these tasks.

[roborrr]

Hello Ruchika. Thanks for your reply. As you suggested, i typed the following command " matlab.addons.installedAddons" In the MATLAB Command Window and pressed Enter, but it did not open the MATLAB Add-Ons Explorer. Maybe my matlab is not supported by Add-Ons explorer? How to check it?