Setup and Build Engine Applications

Introduction to Engine API for C++

Introduction to the basic design of a C++ engine program.

Build C++ Engine Programs

Build engine applications on different platforms.

Test Your Build Environment

Use this sample code to confirm your development environment for the MATLAB Engine API for C++.

C++ Engine API

The MATLAB Engine C++ API comprises functions, classes, and typedefs in matlab::engine namespace.

Start and Connect to MATLAB

Start MATLAB Sessions from C++

Start and connect to a MATLAB session synchronously and asynchronously from C++.

Connect C++ to Running MATLAB Session

Connect the C++ engine to a MATLAB session that has been started as or converted to a shared session.

Call Functions and Exchange Data

Call MATLAB Functions from C++

Call MATLAB functions from C++, passing variable to MATLAB and returning variables to C++.

Evaluate MATLAB Statements from C++

Evaluate MATLAB expression from C++ and write variables into the MATLAB base workspace.

Pass Variables from C++ to MATLAB

Pass variables from C++ to MATLAB as function arguments or by placing those variables directly in the MATLAB base workspace.

Pass Variables from MATLAB to C++

Get variables from the MATLAB base or global workspace.

Redirect MATLAB Command Window Output to C++

Redirect MATLAB command window output, including error messages, to you C++ program.

Run Simulink Simulation from C++

Run Simulink^® model simulations from C++ and visualize the results with MATLAB graphics.

Convert C++ Engine Application to MATLAB Compiler SDK Application

How to convert an engine application to a deployed application using MATLAB Compiler SDK™.

Create MATLAB Data Types

Create Structure Arrays from C++

Create a structure array in C++ and pass it to MATLAB or get a structure array defined in MATLAB.

Create Cell Arrays from C++

Create heterogeneous arrays in C++ to use as MATLAB cell arrays.

Pass Enumerations to MATLAB From C++

Pass enumeration members of MATLAB enumeration classes to MATLAB from C++.

Pass Sparse Arrays to MATLAB From C++

Pass arrays to MATLAB as MATLAB sparse arrays.