Interactive Model Editing

Create, format, navigate, and search Simulink models

Learn how to build and edit models in the Simulink^® editing environment. Discover tips, tricks, and shortcuts you can use to work in Simulink.

For an introduction to Simulink, try the self-paced interactive Simulink Onramp tutorial and Get Started with Simulink. For information on how to run the finished model and view the results, see Simulation.

Tools

Simulink Onramp	Free, self-paced, interactive Simulink course
Simulink Fundamentals	Self-paced, interactive course available as part of Online Training Suite subscription or for individual purchase
Simulink Preferences	Settings for Simulink Editor and model files
Library Browser	Find and add blocks to model
Property Inspector	Edit parameters and properties for any Simulink model element
Model Data Editor	Inspect and edit data items (signals, parameters, and states) in a table that you can sort, group, and filter
Model Explorer	View, modify, and add elements of Simulink models, Stateflow charts, and workspace variables
Model Finder	Search, filter, and browse examples, models, and projects
Finder	Find and optionally replace values in Simulink models, libraries, and subsystems

Themen

Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Actions for Simulink Modeling
Interact with the Simulink Editor using keyboard and mouse actions.

Create Models

Open Models
Create new Simulink models and open existing models.
Save Models
Save Simulink models.
Add Blocks to Models
Use the Library Browser and Quick Insert Menu to insert blocks.
Connect Blocks
Use signal lines and bind mode to connect blocks.
Edit Block Parameters
Set block parameter values using the Block Parameters dialog box and Property Inspector.

Format Models

Configure Model Layout
Change the arrangement and orientation of blocks.
Group Blocks into Subsystems
Use subsystems to organize large models.
Group Signals or Messages into Virtual Buses
Create buses to reduce the number of lines in a block diagram.
Configure Model Element Names and Labels
Hide and display block names, label signal lines, change text font and color.
Configure Model Style Elements
Change model fonts and colors.
Customize Block Icons
Use Masks to give blocks custom covers.
Visually Organize Models Using Areas
Use areas and images to visually compartmentalize the model.
Annotate Models
Use text, hyperlinks, equations, images, and tables to label sections of a model.

Navigate Models

Navigate Model Hierarchy
Navigate model hierarchy using the Explorer Bar and Model Browser.
Bookmark Your Place in Models
Use Viewmarks to save and return to views in complex models.

Search for Models, Model Contents, and Simulink Editor Actions

Index and Search Models with Model Finder
Index, search, and browse examples, models, and projects in multiple databases.
Search Model Contents
Search for model contents such as blocks, signal lines, or parameters.
Keyword Search for Simulink Editor Actions
Use Action Search to look for keyboard shortcuts and open dialog boxes for actions that you want to take.

Manage Files

Create Template from Model
Create a template to reuse customized settings in new models, including configuration settings, blocks, and visual presentation.
Manage Model Versions and Specify Model Properties
View and edit model version information, history, callback functions, and the model description.
Create a Project from a Model
Create a project to organize your model and any dependent files. Simulink runs dependency analysis on your model to identify required files and a project root location that contains all dependencies.

Share Models

Describe Models Using Notes
To help others to understand a model, write notes.
Collaborate by Adding Comments to Blocks
Add, respond to, and resolve comments associated with blocks.
Print Model Diagrams
You can print a model diagram interactively or programmatically using options to customize your printing job.
Create Print Frames for Printed Pages
Add borders that contain information about the block diagram to a printed model.
Print Model Reports
Print an HTML document that describes the structure and content of a model.