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change the color of a block based on its output
It is possible using an event listener: http://www.mathworks.com/help/toolbox/simulink/slref/add_exec_event_listener.html

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Sous-Vide Cooking with Simulink Part 1
This week I am sharing the first part of a story about what I do with Simulink during weekends! Introduction Last...

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MUX blocks and RTW code generation
Good question! The Mux block is virtual. The line coming out of the Mux block is just a visual representation. This is why yo...

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Select every other element of a vector
Write a function which returns every other element of the vector passed in. That is, it returns the all odd-numbered elements, s...

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Model of cycling: closed loop with automatic adjustment of knee and pedal angles
I am not sure I understand what you are looking for. It looks like you did a very good job at computing the knee and hip torq...

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custom built transfer function block in simulink
After you open the block dialog, click on the "Help" button... it should explain everything. You can find the same here: h...

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SIMULINK Scope ylabel
I recommend another approach. Since you need that for a publication, you do not need the Simulink Scope to look like that du...

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Using Discrete Data as an input to your Simulink model
August 2019 Update: See blog post Loading Signals in Timetable Format for an improved way to address the issue described in...

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Multiprocessing in Simulink
If you want Simulink to take advantage of multiple processors, you can use the parallel computing toolbox. This will allow yo...

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Is my wife right?
Regardless of input, output the string 'yes'.

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Conditionals and triggered subsystems in Simulink
Based on the description, Enabled subsystem sounds appropriate. The Enabled block allows you to hold or reset states when you en...

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Error using 4-way valve
The block should provide a clear error message explaining that the pressure-flow characteristic should have at least 4 values in...

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Error using 4-way valve
I am able to reproduce. This is definitely unexpected. Please contact technical support with your model to report this proble...

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Outport used in Real-Time Multicore Systems
I am not sure what is the best way to log data in an model configured for concurrent execution. I would recommend contacting tec...

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Applying Motion to SimMechanics Models
One of the features I like about SimMechanics is the ability to specify the motion of a system without having to think about...

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Find all elements less than 0 or greater than 10 and replace them with NaN
Given an input vector x, find all elements of x less than 0 or greater than 10 and replace them with NaN. Example: Input ...

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Make the vector [1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10]
In MATLAB, you create a vector by enclosing the elements in square brackets like so: x = [1 2 3 4] Commas are optional, s...

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Times 2 - START HERE
Try out this test problem first. Given the variable x as your input, multiply it by two and put the result in y. Examples:...

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Problem with "initial conditions failed to converge" when connecting rotational to translational system
I looked at the model you linked, but the custom file is missing, like the parameter values. Adding stiffness and damping ma...

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Integrate in embedded matlab function
If your EML block is continuous, I recommend outputting the "dx" signal, feed it to an Integrator block and connect the output o...

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Difference between decimation and sample time
Decimation: The scope will show only 1 point every X time steps. Whatever the rate of the input signal, with a decimation of 5, ...

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Advanced S-function Techniques: Scheduling Future Events
Today I will describe how to use a variable sample time s-function to schedule events in the future. This topic is fairly...

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Systems of Differential Equations
Seth published a good post on this topic: http://blogs.mathworks.com/seth/2008/05/23/how-to-draw-odes-in-simulink/

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Problem with "initial conditions failed to converge" when connecting rotational to translational system
Your code looks good. I think that the issue is that it often (depending on how it is connected) lead to index-2 DAE. The eq...

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Simulink Feedback Loop (Function-Call feedback Latch)
The "Function-Call feedback latch" option is available only if the Inport is inside a function call subsystem. If you want a del...

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Replacement for simset?
The main reason why the 'SrcWorkspace' is not documented anymore is because it is not compatible with the parallel toolbox. T...

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Finding the velocity from displacement
I like to use a filtered derivative to do that. A transfer function in the form s/(tau*s+1)^2 with the right "tau" will give...

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How to include fluid inertia in a pipe that oscillates linearly in Simscape/SimHydraulic
With SimHydraulics, the Segmented Pipeline block should help. It simulates a hydraulic pipeline with resistive, fluid inerti...

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Model-Based Design of a Dicycle
The other day I found this video: If you watch carefully, you will see around 1:50 that they used Simulink to design...

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Units problem during STL file importing
Is it possible that you are affected by this bug: http://www.mathworks.com/support/bugreports/675606 If not, please contac...

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