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
Problems Entering Accented Characters on Linux
Problems Entering Accented Characters on UNIX Platforms
Installation Notes
Linux Distribution 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
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
New Demo Suite
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 Instruments™ DSP 1.0 Release Notes
Introduction to Developer's Kit for Texas Instruments™ 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
Documentation Error
Upgrading from an Earlier Release
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