dSPACE FAQ 266

FAQ 266

Change the active MATLAB installation for an

existing dSPACE Installation Set
Keywords
MATLAB; Installation Manager; Integration; RCP&HIL; Solutions for Control; TargetLink
Question
An additional MATLAB version was installed on a computer with an existing dSPACE Release
installation. How can the new MATLAB installation be connected to the dSPACE software?
Solution
The following description is only valid for dSPACE Installation Manager versions greater than 3.3.1.
If necessary, update the Installation Manager from http://www.dspace.com/go/imupdate.

You should check at first, if the MATLAB Release is compatible with the dSPACE software at all:
http://www.dspace.com/go/compatibility MATLAB Compatibility

RCP and HIL Releases

Release before 7.2:

o

Start the dSPACE RCP&HIL Maintenance Setup from the RCP&HIL program group
and select the Modify option.
When the setup prompts for MATLAB support and the MATLAB installation path,
specify the new MATLAB path.

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RCP&HIL Release 7.2 or newer

o

Start the dSPACE Installation Manager and integrate the new MATLAB version
if it is not integrated yet (MATLAB Integration Button Add).

Then select the RCP&HIL Installation Set and connect it to the new MATLAB Release.

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Optionally you can select the new MATLAB Release as the preferred one.
A preferred connection is the default MATLAB installation which is used by the dSPACE
products, for example, when dSPACE software products automatically start MATLAB, or
generate specific MATLAB files.

For more information please refer to chapter How to Link RCP and HIL Software with
MATLAB Support to a Different MATLAB Installation in the Software Installation and
Management Guide (SWInst.pdf).

TargetLink

TargetLink before 3.2:

o

Start the dSPACE TargetLink Maintenance Setup and select the Modify option.
When the setup prompts for MATLAB support and the MATLAB installation path, select
the new MATLAB path.

TargetLink Version 3.2 or newer:

o

Start the dSPACE Installation Manager and integrate the new MATLAB version
if it is not integrated yet (MATLAB Integration Button Add).

Then select the TargetLink Installation Set and connect it to the new MATLAB Release

For more information please refer to chapter How to Link TargetLink, Model Compare,
and SystemDesk with MATLAB Support to a Different MATLAB Installation in the
Software Installation and Management Guide (dSPACE DVD:\SWInst.pdf).

Related FAQs

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How to Contact dSPACE Support

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mailto:support@dspace.de
http://www.dspace.com/support

dSPACE recommends that you use the support request form on the Internet to contact
dSPACE Support.
It is available at:

http://www.dspace.com/goto?supportrequest

Software Updates and Patches

dSPACE strongly recommends that you download and install the most recent patches for your
current dSPACE installation. Visit http://www.dspace.com/goto?patches for software updates
and patches.
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