SIMULINK Basics

Jefferies Jiang
2 min readSep 5, 2024

Simulink is a graphical programming environment used for modeling, simulating, and analyzing multidomain dynamic systems. It is often used in conjunction with MATLAB. Here’s a basic guide to getting started with Simulink:

1. Getting Started

  • Open Simulink: Start MATLAB and then click on the Simulink icon on the MATLAB toolstrip or type simulink in the MATLAB Command Window.
  • Simulink Library Browser: This window displays various libraries containing blocks that you can use in your model.

2. Creating a New Model

  • New Model: Click on File -> New -> Model or use the New Model button in the Simulink Library Browser.
  • Blank Canvas: This opens a new window with a blank canvas where you can build your model.

3. Adding Blocks

  • Drag and Drop: From the Simulink Library Browser, drag blocks onto the model canvas.
  • Search: Use the search bar in the Library Browser to find specific blocks if you’re looking for something particular.

4. Connecting Blocks

  • Wires: Click on the output port of a block and drag to the input port of another block to connect them. You can also right-click and select “Add Line” for more control.

5. Configuring Blocks

  • Block Parameters: Double-click a block to open its parameters dialog box where you can set its…

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