I have seen many users run into trouble when resolving an algebraic loop, so this week I want to explain why you should never break a continuous algebraic loop with a Memory block. The... read more >>
Update: If you are using a newer version of MATLAB, I recommend visiting Getting the most out of Rapid Accelerator mode – Version R2023b. The syntax to tune variables has been significantly improved... read more >>
This week we are welcoming guest blogger Tim Hosey from the Simulink Project development team. Introduction In this blog post I will highlight how Simulink Project can be used to manage... read more >>
I am so happy right now! Since R2012b, it has been possible to comment out blocks in Simulink. As soon as this feature was released, it immediately became popular among all the users I... read more >>
Simulink often needs to generate files to simulate a model. An example of this is the model reference simulation target. Today I will describe a few option to control where those files are... read more >>
This week, I am working on a project with MathWorks consulting where I have been asked to implement in Simulink a simulator already existing in a different language. As you can imagine, to debug... read more >>
Today I want to share a quick trick to speed up your workflow in R2014b. Complementary Blocks In Simulink, there are a few blocks that always come in pairs, for example Goto and From, and Data... read more >>
This week, we are welcoming Michael Burke, from our consulting group. Reuse: Or how I learned to love the Bat Man Lego set… Like many an engineer of my generation I grew up with the basic Lego®... read more >>
I recently had a discussion with a friend about touch typing. Obviously, if you work on a computer all day, it is worth learning this technique to type fast without looking at the keyboard.... read more >>
Yesterday, I was giving a training to new hires at MathWorks and one of the attendees asked me how to hold a value in Simulink. Of course, my answer was that there are many ways to hold a value... read more >>