Getting Started (Using the C++ Math Library)

Using the C++ Math Library

Installing Your C++ Compiler

To use the MATLAB C++ Math Library, you need to have a C++ compiler installed on your system. If you are having trouble installing your C++ compiler or getting it to work properly, please contact the manufacturer of that compiler.

The technical support number for each compiler vendor is listed in the documentation for each compiler. Many compiler vendors also have home pages on the World-Wide Web; in particular, Borland, Microsoft, and Watcom. Contact them at www.borland.com, www.microsoft.com, and www.watcom.com respectively.

Note The MATLAB C++ Math Library makes use of both templates and exceptions. Make sure that your compiler supports these C++ language features. If it does not support templates, you can't use the MATLAB C++ Math Library.

Compiler Configuration on Microsoft Windows

This table provides information regarding the installation and configuration of a C++ compiler on your system.

Description
Comment

Installation options
We recommend that you do a full installation of your compiler. If you do a partial installation, you might omit a component that the MATLAB C++ Math Library relies on.

Installing DGB files
For the purposes of the MATLAB C++ Math Library, it is not necessary to install DBG (debugger) files. However, you may need them for other purposes.

MFC
MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) are not required.

16-bit DLL/executables
Not required.

ActiveX
Not required.

Running from the command line
Make sure you select all relevant options for running your compiler from the command line.

Updating the registry
If your installer gives you the option of updating the registry, you should let it do so.

Recording the root directory of your C/C++ compiler
Record the complete path to where your C/C++ compiler has been installed, for example, C:\devstudio.

Description	Comment
Installation options	We recommend that you do a full installation of your compiler. If you do a partial installation, you might omit a component that the MATLAB C++ Math Library relies on.
Installing DGB files	For the purposes of the MATLAB C++ Math Library, it is not necessary to install DBG (debugger) files. However, you may need them for other purposes.
MFC	MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) are not required.
16-bit DLL/executables	Not required.
ActiveX	Not required.
Running from the command line	Make sure you select all relevant options for running your compiler from the command line.
Updating the registry	If your installer gives you the option of updating the registry, you should let it do so.
Recording the root directory of your C/C++ compiler	Record the complete path to where your C/C++ compiler has been installed, for example, `C:\devstudio`.

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