R12 Release Notes

Introducing Release 12

What's New in Release 12?

General Themes of Release 12

Products with Major Upgrades

Products with Minor Upgrades

New Products (Since Release 11.0)

Platform Limitations

Differences for the HP and IBM Platforms

Installation Notes

For More Information About What's New in Release 12

Printable Version of the Release Notes

MATLAB Software Acknowledgments

MATLAB 6.0 Release Notes

New Features

Development Environment Features

Mathematics Features

Programming and Data Types Features

Graphics Features

3-D Visualization Features

External Interfaces/API Features

Creating Graphical User Interfaces - Features

Major Bug Fixes

Figure KeyPressFcn

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Development Environment Limitations

Mathematics Limitations

Graphics and Printing Limitations

GUIDE Limitations

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Development Environment Issues

Programming and Data Types Issues

External Interfaces/API Issues

Creating Graphical User Interfaces - Upgrade Issues

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Development Environment Problems

External Interfaces/API Problems

Graphics Problems

GUIDE Problems

Documentation Update

Simulink 4.0 Release Notes

New Features

Simulink Editor

Modeling Enhancements

Simulink Debugger

Block Library

SB2SL

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Port Name Property

Stateflow 4.0 Release Notes

New Features

Stateflow Works with MATLAB Release 12

Temporal Logic

Subcharts

Graphical Functions

Symbol Autocreation Wizard

Command Toolbar

Navigation Toolbar

Straight Line Transitions

Workspace-Based Data

Explorer Copy Properties

Library Link Helps

Real-Time Workshop 4.0 Release Notes

Release Summary

New Features

Real-Time Workshop Embedded Coder

Simulink Data Object Support

ASAP2 Support

Enhanced Real-Time Workshop Page

Other User Interface Enhancements

Advanced Options Page

TLC Debugging Page

Model Parameter Configuration Dialog

Tunable Expressions Supported

S-Function Target Enhancements

External Mode Enhancements

Build Directory

Code Optimization Features

Subsystem Based Code Generation

Nonvirtual Subsystem Code Generation

Filename Extensions for Generated Files

hilite_system and Code Tracing

Generation of Parameter Comments

Borland 5.4 Compiler Support

Enhanced Makefile Include Path Rules

Target Language Compiler 4.0

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Column-Major Matrix Ordering

Including Generated Files

Updating Release 11 Custom Targets

hilite_system Replaces locate_system

TLC Compatibility Issues

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Filename Option in Nonvirtual
Subsystem Code Generation

TLC Debugger Is Disabled

Related Products Table Correction

CDMA Reference Blockset 1.0.2 Release Notes

Introduction to the CDMA Reference Blockset

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Signal Support

Communications Blockset 2.0 Release Notes

New Features

Digital Modulation Libraries

Interleaving Libraries

Fading Channels

Enhanced Support for Convolutional Coding

Sequence Operations

Major Bug Fixes

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

New Block Libraries in Release 12

New Signal Support

Functionality Changes in Specific Blocks

Block Name Changes Since Previous Manual

Obsolete Blocks from Previous Manual

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Code Generation Limitations

Limited Frame and Matrix Support

Errors in Printed Version of Documentation

Communications Toolbox 2.0 Release Notes

New Features

Convolutional Coding Functions

Gaussian Noise Functions

Other New Functions

Enhancements to Existing Functions

Major Bug Fixes

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Changes in Functionality

Obsolete Functions

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Errors in Printed Version of Documentation

Control System Toolbox 5.0 Release Notes

New Features

SISO Design Tool

LTI Viewer

Property and Preference Editors

Algorithmic Enhancements

Documentation

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Editors

SISO Design Tool

Data Acquisition Toolbox 2.0 Release Notes

New Features

ComputerBoards Support

Adaptor Kit

New Functions and Properties

Modified Functions and Properties

Major Bug Fixes

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Vendor Drivers

Removed and Obsolete Functions

Two daqhwinfo Fields Removed

Known Software Problems

Functions

Vendors

Database Toolbox 2.1 Release Notes

New Features

Platforms Supported

Performance Improvement

Starting the Database Toolbox

Exporting Results to Report Generator

Grouping Constraints for a Single Field

Platform Limitations for HP 10.2

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Starting the Database Toolbox

Datafeed Toolbox 1.2 Release Notes

Introduction to the Datafeed Toolbox

Learning More About the Datafeed Toolbox

New Features

Support for IDC and Yahoo

Developer's Kit for Texas InstrumentsTM DSP 1.0 Release Notes

Introduction to Developer's Kit for Texas InstrumentsTM DSP

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Revision 0 TMS320C6701 Evaluation Modules

Real-Time Workshop Compiler Optimization Option

Dials & Gauges Blockset 1.1 Release Notes

New Features

Real-Time Workshop Support

External Mode Support

Block Parameters Dialog Boxes Enhanced

New Demos Added

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Double-Clicking on Block Borders

Values Inserted in the "Events on which to output" Field

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Error Message at Installation

Documentation Update

DSP Blockset 4.0 Release Notes

New Features

Matrix Support

Frame Support

New and Enhanced Blocks

Library Reorganization

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Adding Release 12 Blocks to Release 11 Models

Filter Design Toolbox 2.0 Release Notes

New Features

New Quantization Tool for Advanced FIR and IIR Filter Design

New Objects

New Filter Design Functions

New Filter Conversion Functions

New Filter Structures

New Analysis Methods

New Functions and Enhancements

Platform Limitations for HP 10.2

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Obsolete Functions in Version 2.0

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Filter Design and Analysis Tool

Switching Between Design and Quantization Modes in FDATool

Financial Derivatives Toolbox 1.0 Release Notes

Introduction to the Financial Derivitives Toolbox

Interest Rate Models

Hedging

Financial Instruments

Financial Time Series Toolbox 1.0 Release Notes

Introduction to the Financial Time Series Toolbox

Creating Financial Time Series Objects

Operations

Technical Analysis

Learning More About the Financial Time Series Toolbox

Fixed-Point Blockset 3.0 Release Notes

New Features

New Blocks

New Functions

Data Type Support

Data Type and Scaling Inheritance

Increased Speed, Efficiency, and Accuracy

Overflow Logging

Simulink Accelerator

Model Parameter Configuration

Display of Scaling Information

Fuzzy Logic Toolbox 2.1 Release Notes

New Features

Wizard For Fuzzy Logic Controller Block

Known Software and Documentation Problems

ODE Solver Performance

GARCH Toolbox 1.0 Release Notes

Introduction to the GARCH Toolbox

Instrument Control Toolbox 1.0 Release Notes

Introduction to the Instrument Control Toolbox

Supported Platforms

Object-Based Design

Reading and Writing Data

Events and Actions

Data Recording

Graphical Tools

Vendor Driver Requirements and Limitations

Driver Requirements

GPIB Driver Limitations

VISA Driver Limitations

Known Software Problems

Pin Status Event

Available Serial Ports

Accessing Serial Ports on Solaris

Image Processing Toolbox 2.2.2 Release Notes

New Features

New Demo

Support For Function Handles

Documentation Enhanced

Major Bug Fixes

imshow Fixes

bwlabel Segmentation Violation Eliminated

dilate And erode Return Correct Answers

freqz2 Fixes

fspecial Function's `LoG' Option

Improved Display for imcrop, improfile, and roipoly

Mapping Toolbox 1.2 Release Notes

New Features

Higher Resolution Atlas Data

External Data Interface Improved

New Interactive Interfaces

New Analysis Functions for Geographic Data

Other New Functions

MATLAB C/C++ Graphics Library 2.1 Release Notes

New Features

Additions

Unsupported MATLAB Features

MATLAB C/C++ Math Library 2.1 Release Notes

New Features

New Features

Unsupported MATLAB Features

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Packaging Applications for Redistribution

Recompile Your Programs

Changed Features

For More Information

MATLAB Compiler 2.1 Release Notes

New Features

Optimizations

Dynamically Linking in MEX-Files in the Stand-Alone Environment

MATLAB Add-In for Visual Studio®

mlib Files

Additional Datatype Support

Improved Support for load and save

Faster C/C++ Math Library Applications

Printing from the C/C++ Graphics Library

Additional Language Support

Third Party Compilers

Exception Handling

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Changed Options

Obsolete Options

MATLAB Report Generator 1.1 Release Notes

New Features

New Components

Enhancements to Components

Property Table Enhancement

Summary Table Enhancement

Using MATLAB Variables with Components

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Use of Existing SGML Files

MATLAB Runtime Server 6.0 Release Notes

New Features

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Known Software and Documentation Problems

MATLAB Web Server 1.2 Release Notes

New Features

Support for Linux Servers

New Security Feature

Motorola DSP Developer's Kit 1.1 Release Notes

Introduction to the Motorola DSP Developer's Kit

For More Information

New Features

Matrix and Frame Support

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Interactive Mode Limitations

Stand-Alone GUI Simulator May Hang
(Windows NT)

Other Solaris-Specific Limitations

Documentation Updates

Neural Network Toolbox 4.0 Release Notes

New Features

Control System Applications

Visual Interface

New Training Functions

Design of General Linear Networks

Improved Early Stopping

Generalization and Speed Benchmarks

Demonstration of a Sample Training Session

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Use of trainwb and trainwb1 Not Recommended

Optimization Toolbox 2.1 Release Notes

New Features

Toolbox Speed

Function Handles

Large Structured Problems

Functions with New or Changed Capabilities

Major Bug Fixes

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Power System Blockset 2.1 Release Notes

New Features

Faster Circuit Topology Analysis

Simulation Enhancements

Measurement Enhancements

Machines Enhancements

Three-Phase Transformer Blocks Added

Power Electronics Enhancements

Three-Phase Library Enhancements

Elements Library Enhancements

New Control Blocks

Powergui

New Demos and Improved Documentation

Real-Time Windows Target 2.0 Release Notes

New Features

I/O Device Driver Architecture

External Mode Interface

C Compiler Support

I/O Device Driver Support

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Reinstall the Real-Time Windows Kernel

Enter New External Mode Interface Filename

Remove I/O Adapter Blocks from Your Simulink Model

Replace I/O Driver Blocks in Your Simulink Model

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Windows 2000 Not Currently Supported

Undocumented Procedure for Configuring I/O Drivers

Real-Time Workshop Ada Coder 4.0 Release Notes

New Features

Data-Logging Format Support

Ada83 Support

S-Function Support

Block Comment Generation

Real-Time Workshop Embedded Coder 1.0

Introduction to the Real-Time Workshop Embedded Coder

Real-Time Workshop Embedded Coder Demos

Requirements Management Interface 1.0 Release Notes

Introducing the Requirements Management Interface

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Signal Processing Toolbox 5.0 Release Notes

New Features

Filter Design & Analysis Tool (FDATool)

SPTool

Spectrogram Demo

Automatic Order Adjustment in FIR Filter Functions

grpdelay

hilbert

lpc

xcorr

Major Bug Fixes

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Changes to remez

Simulink Performance Tools 4.0 Release Notes

Introduction to the Simulink Performance Tools

The Simulink Accelerator

The Model Coverage Tool

The Model Differences Tool

The Model Profiler

Platform Limitations for HP and IBM

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Simulink Model Differences Tool

Simulink Report Generator 1.1 Release Notes

New Features

New Simulink Components

New Stateflow Components

New Fixed-Point Components

Enhancements to Components

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Use of Existing SGML Files

Spline Toolbox 3.0 Release Notes

New Features

Spline Tool Provides a Visual Interface to the Spline Toolbox

Automatic Knot Choice Simplifies Use of spapi and spap2

Automatic Smoothing Parameter Choice Simplifies Use of csaps

Use of Rational Splines

B-Spline Visual Interface

Other New Functions

Other Enhancements

Major Bug Fix

spmak and ppmak Use Size Argument to Correctly Construct Multivariate Splines

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

optknt and newknt Output No Longer Needs To Be Run Through augknt

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Correction for splinetool Reference Page

Stateflow Coder 4.0 Release Notes

New Features

Improved Code Generation

Temporal Logic

Statistics Toolbox 3.0 Release Notes

New Features

Summary of Enhancements

New Functions

New Demos

New Sample Data Files

Updated Functions for ANOVA-Type Tables

Other Updated Functions

Symbolic Math Toolbox 2.1.2 Release Notes

Major Bug Fixes

System Identification Toolbox 5.0 Release Notes

New Features

Object-Based Design

Advanced Feature Enhancements

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Theta Models No Longer Supported

Wavelet Toolbox 2.0 Release Notes

New Features

New Visual Interface Tools

New Wavelets

New Functions

Other Enhancements

Major Bug Fixes

Upgrading from an Earlier Release

Default Extension Mode

Wavelet Packet Structures and Obsolete Functions

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Graphics and Equations in the HTML Documentation

xPC Target 1.1 Release Notes

Introduction to xPC Target and xPC Target Embedded Option

xPC Target

xPC Target Embedded Option

New Features

Web Browser Interface

Target PC Command Line Interface

MATLAB Command Line Interface

Signal Monitoring

I/O Device Driver Support

Known Software and Documentation Problems

Uploading Data with External Mode

Target Command Line Interface

Memory-Mapped Devices


 Introducing Release 12