SL1 - Problem connecting to MATLAB engine

Problem
When attempting to expand Simulink models, drag and drop, or compare, the following error is shown:

Tool

Solution

Simulink R2016b+

If you have Simulink R2016b+ then you should make sure you have included the path to your MATLAB executable in the Syndeia settings tab and checked the box next to Use MATLAB Engine API as shown below, and

MagicDraw - Set up API-based integration according to Simulink instructions in the User Guide, item 1
Rhapsody - Set up API-based integration according to Simulink instructions in the User Guide, item 1

Simulink R2012a-R2016a

If you have a version of Simulink prior to R2016b, then API-based integration is not supported. Make sure that you have included the path to your MATLAB executable in the Syndeia settings tab and unchecked the box next to Use MATLAB Engine API as shown below, and

MagicDraw - Set up file-based integration according to Simulink instructions in the User Guide, item 2
Rhapsody - Set up file-based integration according to Simulink instructions in the User Guide, item 2