Including libraries in the custom code section in Simulink?

Question

I'm trying to Include some Libraries, like `metis` in the custom code library section in Simulink. Do you know what type of libraries Simulink excepts? Must they have the ending `.a`, `.o`, `.dll` or `lib`? And can I include them into my custom c code with `#include <metis.h>`?

Answer 1

In Simulink, the accepted library formats typically include:

1. Static Libraries: These usually have the extension .a (for Unix/Linux) or .lib (for Windows).
2. Dynamic Libraries: These often have the extension .dll (for Windows) or .so (for Unix/Linux).
3. Object Files: These have the extension .o or .obj.

Here are the steps to include a library:

1. Add the Library: Go to the "Custom Code" section in your Simulink model configuration parameters and specify the path to your library.
2. Specify Header Files: In the same "Custom Code" section, you can add any required header files using the Include headers field.
3. Set Compiler Flags: Ensure you set any necessary compiler flags that might be needed for linking with the libraries.

Example Configuration

If you're using metis, you might set it up like this:

1. Library Path: Specify the path where the libmetis.a or metis.dll is located.
2. Include Path: Specify the path to where metis.h is located.

Make sure that your environment is set up correctly so that the compiler can find the header files and link against the libraries.

Best,

Andrew