Why do I get an error about a missing file when I attempt to use Link for ModelSim 1.1 (R13SP1+) on Linux?

I receive the following error when I attempt to use Link for ModelSim on Linux:

 

Unable to load mex file: /rfs/apps/eda/mathworks/matlab/demo/linux/toolbox/modelsim/modelsim/hdldaemon.mexglx.

libstdc++.so.5: cannot open shared object file: No such file or

libstdc++directory

??? Invalid MEX-file

Error in ==> /rfs/apps/eda/mathworks/matlab/demo/linux/toolbox/modelsim/modelsimdemos/modsimrand.m

(startbutton_Callback)

On line 278 ==> dstatus = hdldaemon('status');

Error in ==> /rfs/apps/eda/mathworks/matlab/demo/linux/toolbox/modelsim/modelsimdemos/modsimrand.m

(gui_mainfcn)

On line 863 ==> feval(varargin{:});

Error in ==> /rfs/apps/eda/mathworks/matlab/demo/linux/toolbox/modelsim/modelsimdemos/modsimrand.m

On line 34 ==> gui_mainfcn(gui_State, varargin{:});

??? Error while evaluating uicontrol Callback.

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

The following link contains information about the supported build compilers for specific versions-

https://www.mathworks.com/support/compilers.html

To fix this problem, install the recommended version of the gcc c++ library on your computer.