Removing Targetlink dependencies from Simulink blocks.

I have been given a large model that was developed using Targetlink blocks that have a dependancy on R2017b Matlab. In order for me to integrate this into a test envirionment I need to convert all the Targetlink blocks used in a large model into Simulink blocks. I can remove them on a per block basis, but wanted to automate this process so it does not take a long time. Is there a way to convert Targetlink blocks into Simulink blocks on an entire model or subsystem basis?

Kind Regards,

Thor Hoffman

Answer 1

[atharva]

Hey Thor,

I understand that you want to automate the process of converting TargetLink blocks into Simulink blocks.

There isn't a direct built-in tool in Simulink that can automatically convert TargetLink blocks to Simulink blocks. However, you may consider the following semi-automated approach:

• MATLAB provides scripting capabilities that you can use to automate some aspects of the conversion.
• Use MATLAB commands to iterate through the blocks in your model, identify TargetLink blocks, and replace them with Simulink blocks.
• Be cautious when using scripting to modify models, as it requires a good understanding of the model structure and Simulink API.

Here is a simplified example script in MATLAB that you might use as a starting point:

% Load the Simulink model
model_name = 'your_model';
open_system(model_name);

% Get all blocks in the model
blocks = find_system(model_name, 'SearchDepth', 1, 'Type', 'Block');

% Iterate through blocks and replace TargetLink blocks with Simulink blocks
for i = 1:length(blocks)
    if strcmp(get_param(blocks{i}, 'BlockType'), 'TargetLinkBlockType')
        % Replace with Simulink block (replace 'YourSimulinkBlock' with the appropriate block type)
        new_block = replace_block(blocks{i}, 'YourSimulinkBlock', 'noprompt');
        
        % Copy parameters from the old block to the new block as needed
        % (you may need to adjust this based on your specific use case)
        copy_block_parameters(blocks{i}, new_block);
        
        % Delete the old TargetLink block
        delete_block(blocks{i});
    end
end

Remember to adapt the script based on your specific TargetLink blocks and the corresponding Simulink blocks you want to use.

Before running any script, make sure to create a backup of your model, as automated scripts can have unintended consequences.

Here are the Mathworks documentation links-

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simulink/slref/replace_block.html

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simulink/slref/delete_block.html

I hope this helps!