Why do I get the MEX.PL: Error when set a compiler with mex -setup?

I would like to set up a compiler. However, I got the following error:

\matlabroot\\BIN\MEX.PL: Error: No file names given when setting up the compiler even if MEX.PL exists in \matlabroot\\BIN.

Answer 1

[Sanchali Purandare]

There should be a space between mex and -setup like mex -setup. If there is another special character between mex and setup without a space, the same error is occured.

For example,

mex/setup 
  Usage: 
      MEX [option1 ... optionN] sourcefile1 [... sourcefileN] 
          [objectfile1 ... objectfileN] [libraryfile1 ... libraryfileN] 

      or (to build an Ada S-function): 
        MEX [-v] [-g] -ada .ads 

    Use the -help option for more information, or consult the MATLAB API Guide. 

\matlabroot\BIN\MEX.PL: Error: No file names given.