ismac

Determine if MATLAB is running on macOS platform

Syntax

tf = ismac

Description

tf = ismac returns logical 1 (true) if the version of MATLAB^® software is for the Apple macOS platform. Otherwise, it returns logical 0 (false).

Examples

Execute MATLAB Command Based on Platform

if ismac
    % Code to run on Mac platform
elseif isunix
    % Code to run on Linux platform
elseif ispc
    % Code to run on Windows platform
else
    disp('Platform not supported')
end

Tips

• The isunix function also determines if version is for macOS platforms.

Extended Capabilities

C/C++ Code Generation

Generate C and C++ code using MATLAB® Coder™.

Usage notes and limitations:

• The generated code returns true or false based on the platform on which it is run.

Thread-Based Environment

Run code in the background using MATLAB® backgroundPool or accelerate code with Parallel Computing Toolbox™ ThreadPool.

This function fully supports thread-based environments. For more information, see Run MATLAB Functions in Thread-Based Environment.

Version History

Introduced in R2007a