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Is it possible to create COM server to couple FlexSim and Matlab?

Hi,


I would like to ask if is it possible to create COM server using act actxserver command in Matlab to communicate with FlexSim?


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Mohamed

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It looks like the actxserver command in Matlab launches a COM application. FlexSim isn't a COM application, and doesn't implement a COM interface, so I don't think that particular command will help you.

But, if the goal is to connect FlexSim and Matlab, there are several other possibilities. Here are a few:

  • Both FlexSim and Matlab can use TCP sockets. You could create a model that acts as a server (meaning it accepts requests from Matlab, and also sends responses back).
  • Both FlexSim and Matlab can interact with Python. You might be able to execute python from Matlab that, in turn, executes FlexSim commands.
  • Both FlexSim and Matlab can read and write files.

Maybe one of those approaches can get you where you need to go.

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Thanks a million Jordan!
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